Chapter 12: Fallout (and the Idol's Dance Break)
The air in S.T.A.R. Labs was thick with a new kind of dread. Firestorm, stabilized but still a volatile force, had been captured by General Eiling. And then, the true horror was revealed: a giant, telepathic gorilla named Grodd.
"Grodd," Adam whispered, his eyes wide with a mix of terror and fanboy glee. "Oh, my sweet, sweet Grodd. It's happening. The gorilla warfare. The mind control. All that jazz. I'm telling you, Jichu, this is like Planet of the Apes, but with more… well, more gorilla." He paused, then grinned. "Should I wish for a banana costume? For me? Or for him?"
Jisoo, who had initially flinched at the sight of the massive gorilla on the screen, now leaned forward, a strange fascination in her eyes. "He can… talk in your head? Like a very loud thought? Can he hear K-pop?" She looked at Caitlin, who was still reeling from Ronnie and Stein's departure. "Caitlin-unnie, are you okay? Your face is very… pale."
Adam, seeing Grodd's menacing presence, decided on a more subtle, yet equally annoying, prank. "System, Minor Wish: 'Banana Toy.' Target: Grodd. Make it appear in his hand for a split second, then vanish."
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]: Minor Wish 'Banana Toy' Used. Cost: 20 Days. Current Wish Balance: 321 Days. Grodd's confusion level: High. Host's amusement: Extreme.
In the middle of his terrifying telepathic monologue, Grodd suddenly paused, his massive hand clutching at thin air. A tiny, bright yellow toy banana had appeared and vanished in his grasp. He looked at his hand, then around the sewer, utterly bewildered. The momentary distraction was enough for Barry to get a hit in.
"Did anyone else see that?" Cisco muttered, rubbing his eyes. "A tiny banana? In Grodd's hand?"
"Must be a trick of the light," Wells said smoothly, though a flicker of annoyance crossed his face.
Later, after the terrifying ordeal with Grodd, the team was emotionally drained. Cisco was muttering about psychic gorillas, Caitlin was still processing Ronnie's departure, and Barry looked like he'd run a marathon through a nightmare.
Adam, seeing their exhaustion, decided it was time for a major business pitch. "Cisco," he began, sidling up to the tech genius, "I've noticed your lab is… efficient. But could it be more efficient? Like, 'quantum leap in productivity' efficient?"
Cisco, despite his weariness, perked up. "What are you talking about, Adam?"
"Lab Optimization," Adam said, tapping his chin. "A Wish. For you. Imagine, perfectly organized wires, self-cleaning surfaces, coffee that brews itself and never runs out. For a mere one hundred and fifty days."
Cisco's eyes widened. "One hundred and fifty days? That's… that's a lot of days."
"Think of the productivity!" Adam countered. "The sheer, unadulterated efficiency! You'll be inventing new tech faster than Barry can say 'I'm late!'"
Cisco, unable to resist the lure of ultimate efficiency, sighed. "Fine. You drive a hard bargain, Snack King. Deal."
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]: Wish Trade initiated. Customer: Cisco Ramon. Wish: Lab Optimization. System Estimate: 70 Days. Host Proposed Trade: 150 Days. Profit: 80 Days. Customer agreed. Wish granted. Current Wish Balance: 401 Days.
As if on cue, a faint shimmer passed through the lab. Cisco blinked, looking around. His desk, previously a chaotic mess of wires and half-eaten pizza boxes, now looked… pristine. Organized. He gasped. "My lab! It's… beautiful!"
Jisoo, seeing the lingering stress on everyone's faces, suddenly smiled. "Enough seriousness," she declared, and without warning, she started dancing. It was a BLACKPINK song, "Kill This Love," full of powerful, sharp movements. She moved with effortless grace, pulling Cisco into the dance, then Caitlin, then even a bewildered Barry. She sang, her voice clear and strong, filling the lab with energy. Even Wells, in the corner, found his foot tapping to the infectious beat.
Adam watched her, a proud, flustered smile on his face. "That's my Jichu. Turning a post-gorilla-attack debrief into a K-pop dance party. This is why I wished for her. Pure, unadulterated chaos, with a side of healing." His Wish Day balance was looking mighty fine. Time for more pranks. And maybe a vacation.
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