Chapter 4

Natasha was back in the mansion's garden at a new party organized by Robert Walker. She could see the two sisters, Claire and Laura chatting amicably with other people. She knew that at any moment the hypnotist would take advantage of any moment to hypnotize them again since he had not been able to steal what he had asked them for.

Natasha spent the whole night watching them, although most likely the hypnotist would call them as volunteers again. Maybe she should go to the hypnotist's dressing room and steal his watch.

Then someone behind her whispered: "Can I speak with you for a moment, Miss Romanoff?" Before she could react, the pocket watch appeared before her eyes, capturing all her attention.

Doctor Faustus then started the process of controlling Natasha's mind.

He had seen her on the news and he knew this was the Avenger named Black Widow. But if he had an Avenger, he could complete his robberies more quickly and gain the advanced technology he needed.

As the first hypnotic wave reached her mind, Natasha's eyes went into the trance-state. She tried to think about anything but she couldn't and her mind was slowly getting under the watch's control.

With the second hypnotic wave, Natasha's arms were extended and she sleepily walked over.

Finally, with the third wave, she said the words. "I am ready to obey your commands."

Faustus hid his smile as he realized his plan had worked. Now all he needed to do was to have Natasha finish the robbery for him. He bought Natasha to his secret spot in the garden where there was absolutely no one, then he gave his orders.

"You will enter the building of Walker Industries and take the energy battery." Faustus said.

Natasha nodded slowly, then she silently headed towards the Walker Industries tower at the other side. Now satisfied, Faustus went back to the mansion and waited at his usual spot.

The Walker Industries building had extra security, especially after the latest news about thefts.

Natasha walked sleepily with her arms outstretched and looking into the distance until she reached the building. She approached the wall and began to climb it with great ease until she reached a window. From there she entered a hallway full of guards, but Natasha was able to knock them all out without being seen, not even by the cameras.

She was skilled, but hypnotized she proved to be a very effective agent. In the end she reached the room where the energy battery was kept, protected by numerous infrared rays. If someone touched those rays, the alarms would be activated. That was never a problem for Natasha who overtook them without any effort. In the end Natasha took the energy battery and retraced her steps, successfully dodging the lasers again and crossing the hallways until she reached the street again.

Once she left the building, she extended her arms again and sleepwalked until she reached the place where she was to meet Doctor Faustus. "It is done, master."

"Very well, Natasha" said Doctor Faustus as he put the power battery in a bag. "Now let's get back to the party. Act as if you were my date." Natasha nodded and took Doctor Faustus' hand while resting her head on his shoulder.

During the party, Faustus was able to observe the two sisters, Laura and Claire Walker. Now that he had the power battery he no longer needed them but the next part of his plan involved framing Natasha for the theft to avoid any suspicion falling on him. To do so he whispered his next orders to Natasha: "Do you see those two girls over there? I want you to seduce and hypnotize them so that they will completely obey your orders and mine."

For her next part of the mission, Natasha bought Laura and Claire into her charm by having a friendly chat with them.

Once she was sure Laura and Claire were too busy talking, Natasha subtly pulled out the pocket watch and sure enough, the first hypnotic wave caused Laura and Claire to go back into their trance-like state.

After the third wave, Laura and Claire were finally brainwashed again and ready to obey so Natasha still held the watch to keep the waves going, then she bought them to Faustus' secret spot where he was waiting.

"Master, I have the two girls ready for you." Natasha said in a monotone voice as the trio approached Faustus.

octor Faustus was ready for the next phase of his plan now that he had Natasha and the other two girls under his control.

Doctor Faustus told them what they were going to do: "Okay, ladies, I have the power battery, but the perimeter of the mansion is full of guards who will search my belongings and eventually discover what I have taken, so we are going to put on a little theater show to distract them so we can get out safely. You, girls, will be the stars of this little show that we are going to offer to the guests of the party."

Natasha and the sisters nodded. Doctor Faustus continues explaining his plan: "Laura and Claire, you will return to the party and act like your normal selves, as if you were not hypnotized. Natasha" Faustus hands a gun to Natasha "In a few minutes you will crash the party and pretend to be a robber, looking to take 2 million dollars. You will look for a hostage and you will discover that Laura may be perfect. You will approach her and you will pretend to hypnotize her using your eyes. She will pretend to fall under your control and you will take her from the party. Before leaving, Claire will pretend to be worried about her sister and pretend to try to stop you. But you will pretend to hypnotize her with your eyes, your gaze and she will pretend to fall under your control. I will be able to escape from the party since the guards will be distracted looking to stop the dangerous and evil Avenger who has hypnotized two poor girls to take 2 million dollars."

"A van will be waiting for you on the street to take you to a private airfield I own, where you will meet me before we depart for Sokovia."

Natasha and the two sisters nodded.