Watchtower – February 18, 2011
Batman and the rest of the League watched Kid Flash's fight against Deathstroke through the warehouse camera. Many members who had the bad luck of fighting Deathstroke were surprised that Kid Flash could hurt Deathstroke so much.
What the hell is that thing he's doing with his leg? - asked Hawkgirl, looking at Flash who hadn't said anything.
Diable Jambe - Flash murmured, but with the room silent everyone heard him.
It means "Devil's Kick" in French - Batman responded seriously.
Wally had told me he wanted to create a special move and told me about the ability for his leg, or rather the armor on his legs, to heat up with friction. In theory, it causes a lot of damage and also generates a burn on the struck area - he explained.
Well, that explains how Deathstroke got that burn on his face - said Manhunter calmly. Flash stood up from his seat when he saw Kid Flash generate lightning in his hands.
He never showed me that - said Flash.
But he did show me - said Zatara on the other side of the table, and everyone looked at him.
But he never showed me the leg move - he added, shrugging.
He practices different techniques with different masters without showing all his abilities - said Batman seriously, and Superman seemed to recognize approval in the Dark Knight's tone.
Deathstroke is not an easy opponent. Kid Flash is only fifteen - how is he able to cause so much damage? - asked Arrow, still unable to believe what his eyes were showing.
The answer is right in front of you. Kid Flash knows Capoeira. With the help of his super speed, it makes him a difficult opponent. His ability to generate fire and lightning makes him more dangerous than others, but it's also his determination that is powerful - he said seriously while replaying the video once again.
Do you see something we don't? - Hawkman asked. Batman said nothing and just watched the fight, thinking of plans to contain Kid Flash.
Please don't tell me you're thinking of methods to contain Wally - Flash asked Batman, who didn't respond, only gave a slight glance at Flash, who already knew he was right about Batman.
On a screen, a video opened showing Kid Flash's room where Robin entered carrying a tray of food.
How long are you going to pretend you're still unconscious? - he asked, and everyone saw Kid Flash open one eye.
No one here? - asked the speedster, opening both eyes.
I took out the cameras I found - he replied.
Let's hope Batman doesn't have more - Wally answered, taking a sandwich from the tray.
What the hell were you thinking to challenge Deathstroke? - he asked his friend directly, who laughed while finishing his food.
It was that or let myself get killed. That bastard doesn't dance very well - Wally laughed as he took off his robe and noticed he was completely naked.
What the hell, man, I'm not the type to cover your messes up - Robin yelled while the women watching through the cameras blushed and looked away. Kid Flash looked very good to some of them, but they preferred not to say anything.
Stop acting like a kid, Robin, and appreciate the human body. There's no reason to feel ashamed. We're all born like this - he said with a smile.
Cover yourself, bastard - Robin shouted and Wally laughed while entering the shower.
You know Batman will come and ask you questions - he said to his friend.
I'm telling you, he's becoming predictable - Wally replied.
He's probably interrogating Flash and Zatara now about what I've used and took the warehouse footage - he said, and Robin just nodded.
Conner got angry when Dinah told him he would lose against Deathstroke - Wally said while drinking a glass of water he had brought.
Conner is proud to the point of arrogance, but after all, he has Superman's DNA, a man arrogant enough to think he's a god - he laughed while coming out in underwear.
But we are capable of making God bleed - he said with a smile, while Robin pulled out a green sword and Wally grabbed green brass knuckles.
Whether it's Superman or one of his clones, we will be known as the strongest humans, not aliens - he said seriously.
You say that, but you get along well with Megan - Robin accused.
Megan is at least from this galaxy - Wally replied, making Robin laugh.
You're just a hypocrite - he said.
Whatever - Wally said while touching his abdomen where he had the marks of the three bullets and the knife stab.
Deathstroke is terrifying - he said while putting on the uniform Robin had brought him.
How long have I been here? - he asked while finishing dressing and gathering his weapons.
About 19 hours. The team will arrive any moment to train with Black Canary or to receive a mission - Robin answered calmly.
It wouldn't be bad to have a normal training day - Wally said calmly as he sat on the bed.
Oh come on, we haven't had a week like that in a long time - Robin said.
Fine, we'll go on a mission then - Wally agreed.
Kent Nelson is currently missing - Batman said looking at Red Tornado who nodded.
I'll give you the key to check on Kent's health and secure the helmet - the robot told the League.
You will send them to Dr. Fate's mansion. I don't know if Wally will be excited about that - Zatara said.
He's still a bit reluctant about magic - he said calmly.
Although he has improved a lot in his reading and curse-breaking skills - he said, thinking about how Wally would react to a place full of magic.
Hours later:
Done - said Kid Flash while placing Nabu's helmet on one of the shelves.
I still can't believe Klarion was able to enter Nabu's sanctuary - Zatara said to Batman.
Wrong question. Why was he there? Why did he want the helmet? And who gave him that order? - Kid Flash said, and the two adults looked at him.
Do you think someone gave him the order? - Batman asked.
I spoke a little with Nabu - Kid Flash said, attracting the adults' attention while the rest of the team was busy. Artemis saw him talking but said nothing.
In recent centuries Klarion has been very calm, never like this before - he said calmly.
When a crazy lunatic is calm, that's very worrying. Klarion is like the Joker, only immortal - he told them.
And what happens when the Joker is very quiet? - he asked Batman.
Nothing good - Batman answered seriously.
That ring - Zatara looked at Wally's ring, who showed it.
This thing called me as soon as I entered the sanctuary. The blades seem happy - he said.
Of course. You know they're called the Knives of Pride - Zatara said, and Wally nodded.
That's the Ring of Greed. There are seven objects; each represents a sin. Few have found all seven; often it's only two or three. But you would be the youngest I know - Zatara said.
The knives can cut through anything and leave a mark no matter what you use to heal it. The ring lets you absorb half the power of others during battle. There's still the Sword of Wrath, the Ring of Lust, the Pillow of Sloth, the Shield of Envy, and lastly the Knife of Gluttony - Zatara explained.
I don't know all of them since I've only seen the sword, the knives, and the ring. I don't know what the others do - Zatara said.
But it must be something related to sin. The Sword of Wrath is the most dangerous since it breaks the wielder's judgment; the knives make the wielder careless, and the ring turns many into thieves. Be careful, but even if you throw them into the sea, these artifacts will return to you unless they take interest in someone else - Zatara warned, and Wally nodded.
Keep us informed of any notable events - Batman said as he left.
Yes, sir! - Wally said with a military salute as Zatara also left. Wally simply went to lie down on the couch while Conner watched a fishing channel, Megan was in the kitchen, Kaldur was absent just like Artemis, and Robin had gone to Gotham with Batman.
Kid Flash just lay on the couch relaxing. The Nabu sanctuary left him a bit annoyed - that frozen dimension; cold and speed didn't get along well.
I want to train and need someone - Conner said, turning off the TV to look at his partner.
No problem, but now let me sleep - Wally said calmly as he closed his eyes. It was Saturday; he could take a nap without problem.