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The God of Sweet Treats

By Angelwings Sorrow

Chapter 20 "Special Events Can Be Deadly"

"A Special invitation, huh?"

"Anthony, please no jokes tonight. These special events are the most dangerous, with the most deadly players in the underground." Loki said as he adjusted his leather boots. He was wearing an outfit Tony had never seen before. This one was totally black with muted silver decoration. Tony had no doubt there were several knives hidden on his person. The all black outfit somehow made Loki look younger but deadlier.

"Ring, Ring,"

"Who's calling you?" The genius asked as the baker picked up his phone. Since he was already dressed and ready to go Tony was ordered to load up the sweets for Groot.

"Shh… Jarvis record the call for later use."

"Yes Mr. Friggason."

"Hello?"

"About time you answered. Ya'll got an invite to tonight, right?"

"Yes I did. Do you know what's all about Yondu?"

"You've been creating a buzz lately. This little party is for the personal view of Ms. Harkness who will be watching by Video. She wants to see how sharp your daggers have become. Now normally you know she stays in her own little world, she has enough cash to rival that loudmouth Playboy Stark." Loki slapped his hand over his boyfriend's mouth before the man could respond to the insult. "Anyways this thing with the Grand Master has peak her curiosity. So she wants to see you for herself. On another note we got spies from the above ground, Red Skull had captured a poster child for a 1940's poster of the All American Boy this week."

"Really?" Loki kept his voice even and he could see the panic he himself felt in face of his lover.

"Yeah, had him for about two days, but this guy's friends, came storming in taking down the place. Red Skull lost a few of his men but to tell you the truth they were idiots and deserve jail time. Turns out the guy, his men caught sniffing around the warehouse, is an Army Captain. Said he got lost looking for his husband's Auto Shop. Now I don't need to tell you what happen to the Pretty Boy after he said that."

"No you don't, the Red Skull's Neo Nazi affiliations are well known through out the underworld. His underlings all follow the ideology. If you are not White, Christian, and Heterosexual, then you are the disease and must be eliminated. How far did they go with the prisoner? Should we prepare for Red Skull's anger to follow him the ring?" Loki asked trying not to give too much concern to Steve's condition.

"Oh you can count on him to bring the rage. He lost two dozen pit crew and his warehouse fight with all his illegal goodies. Pretty Boy's face ain't so pretty now but it'll heal in time. The morons took selfies with the guy after a good tune-up. They wanted show how tough they were. I bet that was how his buddies tracked him to the warehouse; so with that evidence they won't be getting out any time soon. Truth be told, if the guy had free use of his limbs I bet none of those Hydra idiots would have been left standing. Pretty boy had some good muscle on him and if I had a daughter I would shotgun him to the alter, that boy would have made some great grandkids even if he was already married to a dude."

"Sorry for the lost of your phantom grandchildren." Loki couldn't stop the eye roll. Yondu would never in a million years say it but he love kids. It started when he adopted Peter when his mom, Meredith, died from cancer. Yondu and Meredith had only been dating a year when she was diagnosed with cancer but the Salvage man stuck by her to the bitter end. Adopting the boy, not only kept Merry's memory alive, but saved and kept Yondu from drowning in his grief. "Maybe you'll get lucky and your son will win the heart of Gamora and you can share the title of grandfather with Thanos."

"Oh shit! Please don't give me nightmares. The girl is pretty sure enough, must have got it from her mama because Thanos is ugly as sin. I'm afraid his genes will be too strong in the next generation. So anyways you got your work cut out for you tonight. I'll be there as well to watch my Boy, gotta make sure he keeps his head on the fight instead of the green skinned princess. Now thanks to that nightmare fuel you gave me, I got to make sure that he thinks before asking her out. I'll make sure the boy knows who his in law is going be if he's serious about the girl."

"Gamora is attending? Exactly who is attending this fight?"

"Only the top fighters and rising stars are being called. The Titan and the Celestial beings will also be watching as well. VIP guest list only this event and I hear the Gods of Asgard have been invited to the private box."

"Yes Death and Thunder are looking forward to the show. If that's all, then I will see you in a couple of hours, with my daggers ready."

"See ya Chaos! *Click*"

"Jarvis Call Bucky Now!" Tony shouted the moment the call disconnected.

"Calling James Barnes now."

"Tony now is not the time for a chat. I…"

"Bucky is Steve alright?" Tony interrupted.

"Wait how did you know about Steve?"

"Just answer the question!"

"Steve's alright he'll be in the hospital a few days he had some internal bleeding and a broken arm. He got captured trying to follow me to another Mechanic meeting that was held near the Hydra warehouse. A lower level guy came running into the meeting yelling about it to their Mechanic and the Meeting was cut short after that. I called the Commandos as soon as I got a few blocks away and they went to rescue Steve. When they got there it was too late the warehouse was empty but were able to seize the Illegal guns and amo they found and trace the owner to a shell company RS international. No need to tell you who was behind that. DOJ had enough evidence to prosecute on gun running charges but that's about it. It took a couple of days to get Steve back because they kept moving Steve from place to place. He was a mess when the Commandos brought him back. I haven't left his side since but I got a text about the fight tonight, so Sam is coming to watch Steve here at the hospital so I can meet you at the arena."

"Shit Bucky, what was he thinking? You should have called me right away I would have helped."

"Yeah but we needed to keep you out of it, so you don't blow your cover; also they didn't know you were related to Steve. Even if it was just by marriage they could have called you for ransom. Don't let this get into your head tonight Tones, you need your head in the game!"

"Fine but as soon as he's out of the hospital, Happy is going to bring you both to the tower and you both are staying here until this mission is over." The Genius was going into super overprotective mode.

"That could be months Tony."

"I don't care you guys will have your own floor and I promise to only bug you when I remember that your in the tower." Tony swore making note to have Jarvis to monitoring them 24/7.

"Alright, I'll move our stuff in tomorrow. Look Sam's here I gotta go I'll see you at the arena."

"Okay I'll see you later." As soon as Jarvis hung up the phone Tony grabbed the nearest object and hurled it in to wall. Fortunately Butterfingers had seen his master upset and offer his tennis ball as a convenient throwing item. "Damn it Steve; why couldn't you just let it go!"

"Calm yourself Anthony; we knew this was a possibility because of his concern over James." Loki placed his hands on Tony's shoulders, to get him to stand still and listen while Butterfingers went wheeling after the ball. "Now Steven was lucky to escape alive, let alone, with just a broken arm and the beating that could have killed a lesser man. This will have taught him a valuable lesson and he will not take such foolish risks ever again. We can not let his hospitalization cloud our minds tonight; for now we must focus on our battles ahead of us. Then after all is said and done we can rant a rage at the captain later."

"You're right I need to get my head in the game. Jarvis have U and Dum-E move Ultron and Mean Green to the fright elevators and send them to the garage. Then called Bruce and tell him we'll meet him and Nat at the arena. Butterfingers go down to Miss Frigga's floor and keep an eye Fenris and Miss Frigga." Tony stalk to the table where his helmet and to go bag sat and snatched them up. Butterfingers beeped happily to have an important job and wheels his way to the public elevator leaving the Private Elevator free for the pilots. "I hope you won't mind cooking for two more until this thing is done."

"That is hardly the point of this discussion, Anthony, but I don't mind having them to dinner. Since meeting you, I have never entertained so many people or in such a short amount of time in my whole life. I never thought being around so many would actually make me happy. Now I don't want to go back to my quiet little world." Loki gave his boyfriend a soft smile as he followed him pulling on his gloves.

"That's good because we are not giving you up either. Jarvis, fast way down we're running late." Tony wrapped an arm around his boyfriend giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Yes sir," Jarvis complied while sending code to Friday to watch over their Masters.

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"Ya'll got good reception?"

"Yes Captain Yondu, I have a clear picture." Agatha nodded as she watched the Salvage crew finished the video set up for the fights. This was an exclusive fight and she wanted to see that Chaos wasn't a threat to them or their Operations due to the Grand Master incurring his wrath. Her business was a web of networks that has kept her rich and untouchable for years. If anyone could bring her empire crashing down it was Chaos.

"Yes we are all set." Hank Pym was attending via video where as Scott was fighting in the ring.

"Are you done Yondu? My staff wants to finish setting up for our guests." The Collector waltzed in looking at the room in distain. This was not his arena but he would now allow for substandard food and drinks to be served at this event.

"We're done here Collector. Come on Rocket, we gotta make sure Groot ain't getting into Trouble." The blue painted Salvage man called to his tech-man and they left the HP's to themselves.

"Right Boss." Rocket packed his tools following Yondu he almost ran into the man who was on their shit list, and his guard. Rocket smirked as they left the sky Box knowing that the man was about to get a rude awakening real soon.

"Making yourself at home are you?" a voice commented entering the Sky Box.

"Grand Master, I am just making improvements on your inferior accommodations. How you convinced the others that this was the best place to hold such an important event I will never understand."

"Grand Master is trying to make amends for his error in judgment and we are allowing him to host this special fight with the promise that he withholds his fees and cover charges as the prize for the best fighter tonight." Agatha answered.

"Sir, the Gods of Asgard have arrived along with their fighters." Topaz announced.

"Well Collector let's hope your adjustments are to their liking or I won't be the only one on their naughty list." Grand Master bowed the Celestial Being before high tailing it to his private office. The event was his last chance to get on the good side of the underworld. All of the GM's plans had been shot down since Loki had returned to the ring. He thought he got rid of Chaos when he set up that damn horse to take the fall. Those bugs should have disabled it permanently. He underestimated Loki's genius to find and fix the problem. He thought that with the horse down and the snake undergoing up grades he would have the advantage and new costumers pouring in. His clientele relied on him and his pilots winning matches. No one would do business with a loser. Since Loki returned he brought new blood and stronger fighters not to mention his equally rich and deadly siblings. He was drowning and now under threat by his more volatile clients. He had to take the god of Chaos down before his whole business unraveled. The clients all respected the young fighter as if his word became law and etched in stone drawing them away from Grand Master's hold.

"Grand Master we lost some of our merchandise in the Raid that took out Red Skull's warehouse." Topaz said as she entered the office.

"How did that happen? They were supposed to drop off and come straight back here. Then they were retake it once Red Skull left for Europe."

"They dropped order and they were invited to a poker game with Skull's lackeys. When the raid hit they managed to escape out the back but left the van."

"Idiots. There is no way to make up for the loss today with the HP's watching and the deal I made means no profit. You are going to have to make discreet bets while I distract

the visiting Higher Beings." Grandmaster ordered before waving off his assistant out of the office. He had work to do and find replacements for the stock that was lost. Maybe The Baron had some goodies in those hidden warehouses he owned.

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"Did you get that?" Loki muttered as he and his siblings passed the office on the way in. The Grand master should really learn to close his door all the way shut or learned not to shout his plans every time he spoke.

"Oh yeah. He's running scared now." Clint Smirked his voice coming in loud and clear through the ear com.

"Stay focused there are a lot of heavy hitters tonight. I have run facial recognition on everyone you have come in to contact so far and they almost all hit up on either most wanted or Interpole. Heads up Loki, the Baron coming your way." Nat warned.

"Guten Abend Chaos, so schön, dich heute Abend zu sehen." The Mask figure bowed to the baker.

"Schön dich auch zu sehen. Machst du heute Abend eine Vorführung?" Loki inquired.

"Sadly no, I was not invited to fight tonight rather to be the eyes for a certain Hp. She doesn't trust what the monitor shows rather she wants to see inside the players and patrons."

"I see, than I shall have less competition in the ring."

"But enough about work tell me how is your Fenris doing since we last met?"

"He is healing quickly and with some Physical therapy he'll be running limp free in no time."

"Fritz and Gretchen were very sad to leave when he was hurt but I reassured them that he would be alright. We should have a, how do the Americans say it? A Play date so they can see that the pup is doing well." The Baron nodded to the Chaos God. Letting him know there was more to the request then the wolf hounds well being.

"I am sure we can arrange that after this Special Event has concluded. For now you must excuse me I must prepare Jörmungandr and Sleipnir for the ring." Loki bowed to the Baron.

"Of course, I wish you good luck and I'll await you email." Zemo returned the bow and left to mingle with the rich and powerful.

"Careful Loki, he seems to be too familiar with you."

"I am careful Widow but I have known him a long time and as much as I distrust him, I also trust him with my life when it counts. He is not after me but the Grand Master as well. Zemo maybe a dangerous but he has a strict moral code that is complex to understand but he stands by it. The Grand Master has crossed one of Zemo's lines and now he is after blood." Loki knew that Helmut was on the hunt so there were players and more chances things could go wrong.

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"Looks like this is an exposition match there is a list of who is going up against who. There is no advancement in these games." Tony confirmed looking over the roster for the event as they had gathered in the Loki's ready room.

"Not true Anthony. Each match will be give points to the winners and at the end of all the matches the top two will face off for the prize. Looks like I will be against Ant-man, so I think I'll have Jörmungandr battle him and save Sleipnir should I make it to the final round." Loki explained looking over the list with Tony.

"Ultron is ready to go." Bucky mutter twirling a wrench in his hand. He was beyond stress knowing that his husband was in the hospital and he had to continue on with the mission.

"Knock, Knock." Chaos motioned for Tony to put on his helmet before he went to the door.

"Who is it?"

"Open up it is I Doom." A voice came from the other side of the door. Loki didn't even stop his eye roll of annoyance as he opened the door.

"What do you want Doom? I have told you to stay away from me and the Mechanic or else you would incur my wrath."

"I know you Chaos, you are crying out for me to save you from the darkness. I will free you from this prison but for now I must watch you from the pilot's box. Tonight I will face off with the Hulk but I wish you to know that I am fighting to free you and you will be mine safe from all who taint your soul especially from Stark!" Doom growled through his mask.

"You haven't changed Doom." A Voice interrupted from behind Doom.

"Strange what are you doing here?" Doom turned to confront his old classmate.

"It's Sorcerer Supreme actually and I am here as a medic due to how violent the games are becoming. A word advice though, stop with your pursuit of Chaos. While Crimson may be gone there is another who has take over his care and protection. If I were you, I would go back to Latveria and leave Chaos alone."

"I knew you were weak Sorcerer. Crimson was the one who put him here. If he were not dead than I would put him in the grave myself for darkening of Loki's heart." Victor raged at Stephen not seeing that The Mechanic was holding Chaos back from stabbing the armored pilot. Victor stormed past the doctor not bothering looking back. "I must go I am first to fight and my Doom bot needs a final check."

"Victor is as arrogant as ever. Loki you need to calm down he was just trying to get under your skin." Stephen said as he closed the door.

"Reindeer Games, Doom just wants to show you that he's in it for the long game. It's a game that we are going to cut short." Tony made a mental note to start lifting the weights again, his baker was really strong and he was having trouble holding him back.

"Fine, but I refuse to believe that he thinks he can free me since I am here of my own free will. I am with you, Anthony, because I like you a lot so I do not need to be saved." Loki huffed as he stopped struggling. "And I will not allow him to besmirch Tom's name and Memory!"

"I know Babe I know, just breath. Here hold this." Tony put something soft and furry into The Baker's empty hands.

"Mew,"

"Tom! Anthony why did you bring Tom to this event it is no Place for my cat!"

"I knew you were going to stress out and I know the Short Coffee here is good at being a calm support animal. The Ginger Snap on the other hand can be a bit of a wild child but you can't take one without the other so he's in the van with Clint and Nat."

"We have the Orange Terror in here playing with all the wires and buttons."

"He's not a terror Clint. Chris is fine watching the monitors. We've got your back Loki you just win your match." Nat reassured the baker while glaring at her partner who was trying to untangle the cat from the microphone wires.

"Thank you, both I shall do my best." Loki replied holding Tom close soaking up his calming love and support.

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As the rounds went by the Grand Master was losing a lot of money. The new Pilots were making a splash with the higher ups as well as the Celestial Beings. Mean Green and Ultron had defeated their opponents in a grand fashion as did Loki against Scott. The Ant bot would be out of the next fight thanks to Jörmungandr taking out its legs. The next up was the final match The King Pin vs. Sleipnir in a rematch. Both scored the highest point for the night.

"Well Chaos here we meet again. You look Scared." Fisk laughed.

"Still delusional I see. Tell me, did you put on another ten pounds, it seems you are having trouble carrying the weight of guilt since last we met." Loki glared at the large man who was tall as he was wide.

"I have nothing to feel guilty about. I lost that match as you well remember. What purpose do I have to lose?" Fisk's growled having lost his humor.

"True but then again you didn't know that Sleipnir had special skills now did you? Trust me, you and King Pin had better be on guard because Sleipnir and I are not about to drop ours." Loki smirked but his eyes seemed to glow with power of his determination.

"Pilots to your stations." MODOK announced through the PA system.

The two men nodded to each other and left for their platforms. The large gold accessory on his chest was his new remote for Sleipnir. He reprogrammed him for voice commands just like Jörmungandr was and made him more maneuverable. King Pin rolled in and Sleipnir was brought up from the pits. The horse trotted in place and his eyes glowed red as the bot was ready for the rematch.

"READY SET BEGIN!"

"Move slowly to the right. Stay at least a meter away for now." Loki ordered and Sleipnir trotted around the other bot. The baker kept a sharp eye on King Pin looking for the hidden arms that sabotaged them before. The bot made a sharp turn and started to speed toward his horse. "Back kick now!"

The Horse bot reared its hind legs kicking the rolling bot away into the wall. Sleipnir turned around to face the other bot and trotted back and forth on his side of the arena waiting for the bot's next move. Loki was watching Fisk while keeping a brief eye on the fight. The other pilot had a relaxed confident look on his face. The man had some kind of plan but Loki had a few tricks of his own as well as protections for past tricks.

"Baby Brother seems more intent on this fight then others before." Hela observed sipping her cocktail.

"Brother Chaos has told me that this pilot has dishonorable means at his disposal. Even though he won the last match by a hair, this match is revenge. This pilot has been a favorite of the Grand Master in the past, but now is struggling." Thor explained. The siblings side glanced at the Grand Master and could see the man sweating with every hit Sleipnir made.

"You are not wrong but there was no proof of misdeeds." A voice replied from their right. "I do not believe we have met. I am the Baron an acquaintance of Chaos." Zemo held out a hand to Thor in greeting.

"Yes Chaos has spoken of you. Your last fight with our brother fight was impressive as well as the personal one that our brother has told us about." Thor shook hands with the Baron.

"Yes, well I was in the neighborhood. I couldn't let my best competition fight alone. King Fisk seems to be over confident tonight." Zemo observed over the fight. Just then Sleipnir stomped on an arm of the bot and electricity radiated out of the horse's hooves. The robot horse moved to the other end of the arena and got a running start towards King Pin. The bot started swinging its unbroken arm to keep the Horse away but Sleipnir leapt in to the air hooves lighting up with electricity and landed dead centered on the back of the bot shorting out King Pin's receiver and draining its battery. Then Sleipnir jumped down and back kicked the dead bot back into Fisk's corner.

"The Winner is The God of Chaos and his robot the Undefeated Sleipnir!" MODOK declared and Sleipnir trotted around the arena in a Victory Lap as the crowd cheered.

"It seems that your Brother has reclaimed his crown as undefeated God of the Ring. In doing so the Grand Master has lost a lot of money." The Masked figure nodded to the man in question grinding his cigar between his teeth.

"Yes Baby Brother has hit the man where it hurts. I believe this was a successful night. Come Thunder we must go meet with Chaos and the Mechanic." Hela set her unfinished drink down and gave Thor a pointed look.

"Of Course Sister. I am glad we could be acquainted Baron, Good Evening." Thro bowed his head and followed Hela out of the Sky box.

"Getting friendly with the Asgardians aren't we Baron?"

"Yondu, I congratulate you on your loss tonight. Star Lord seemed a bit distracted tonight." The Baron chuckled.

"That boy ain't thinking with his head when he's up against Gamora. What can you do when you're young and stupid in love? Anyways I got a bit more information from the crew who attacked Chaos. I had Rocket work his magic and I think that you will find the information worth some parts if you know what I mean."

"If your information is accurate than then I will gladly pay you what you want." Zemo promised turning to the Salvage captain.

"Then we have a deal." Yondu held his hand out and the Baron took the hand as they shook hands he felt a flash drive slip into his hand. "Well I got to go, now that the Match is over and the night is finishing up. See you around Baron."

Zemo watched the Blue painted man walk off leaving him alone with his thoughts. If the information was of use, than he had another weapon against the Grand Master. His revenge was close at hand and he would finally put his past to rest and look forward to a profitable future.

Just then there was a scream. The Baron looked around trying to find a source. Down in the crowd around the fighter's cage a golden woman was screaming for help as the golden man in her arms was bleeding to death. Zemo watched as a man in a blue outfit and red cape went running to their aide followed by Chaos. It took a moment to realize that the Golden couple was the High Priestess and her son Warlock. Warlock was a pilot and his mother his sponsor, but they were not invited to fight tonight. They came to watch the battles to study the competition. Why would someone attack Warlock?

"What is happening, Baron?"

"Frau Harkness there seems to be an attack. Warlock was just stabbed while in the crowd." Zemo reported to the screen behind him.

"I see. Did you know who was it that broke the rules?"

"No they were fast. I will have to get the video feed from the Grand Master but likely it was Doom he has had a madness about him lately."

"Will Warlock survive?"

"It is hard to tell but Chaos is tending to him so he might have a fighting chance. Shall investigate?" Zemo asked noting that he had been left in the box alone as everyone either fled or went to watch to see if Warlock would die.

"Yes and report back to me." Agatha ordered before turning off her connection.

"Oh you're still here I thought you would have left with the rest of them."

"You would have like that; wouldn't you Grand Master? I am here to make sure you do not falter on your promise. Chaos has won the prize and I intend to over see the transfer myself as to ensure you are not distracted by the unfortunate events after the match." Zemo glared as he pulled out his tablet and handed it out the gold dressed man to send the money.

"I would ask how you got the arena's banking number but that would be moot. Your hacking skills are impressive." Grand Master glared signing his name and sending the prize money to Loki's Chaos account.

"Pleasure doing business with you, Grand Master. I will also require the video feed from tonight's fight. I have been charged to investigate the attack on Warlock.

"Yes tragic, but I will have Topaz send you the feed."

"Excellent, see you at the World Match if you make it that far." The Mask man bowed before leaving the man to stew in his defeat.

A/N: Okay another chapter done the Plot Bunnies are trying to keep up with the stories we have going. Don't know when I will post next for this one but I think there is about three or four more chapters with what the buns have planned. So thanks for reading Keep Reviewing, plot bunnies need food.