Tony closed the purple app as he leaned back in his chair. The day before, he experienced many crazy things, but he wouldn't lie, as stupid and absurd as it all was, Tony enjoyed his time with his friends.
"Friends... huh."
Tony had a friend named James Rupert Rhodes, whom Tony affectionately called Rhodey. He thought he wouldn't have any other friends, especially not one so young.
Allen, at first, was just a means to pass the time. Tony could raise his hand and get five hundred people to praise him, but his relationship with Allen was anonymous, which added an extra level of sincerity. Of course, with Tony's constant donations, Allen would be very stupid not to know that Tony had the money to live well.
Still, Tony believes that their relationship is quite sincere to the point of having the confidence to tell him that he was creating an armor in case he needed to stop him.
Tony laughed at how difficult it was to control a drunk Allen. "Jarvis, does Allen's containment plan involve getting him drunk?"
"Sir, there's a fifty percent chance that will end with the extinction of the human race."
"Yes, but I'm optimistic and I'll stick with the fifty where it works hahaha."
Tony doesn't believe there will be a day when Allen truly turns evil, but seeing him act like a villain, Tony better understands how dangerous a villain with his power could be.
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"Man of metal!"
Hulk entered Tony's office, breaking the door. He wasn't in the mood to get angry, so he simply leaned on his desk and sighed, then glanced at his broken door on the floor to have his eyes land on the three-meter-tall giant of green color.
"What?! Hulk entered through the door!"
Hulk still remembered that Tony scolded him for always entering through the wall, so he learned to enter through the door as they asked him, and technically, he fulfilled his promise.
"Well, it's progress," Tony shrugged. "So, what's up big guy? Do you want another Lilo and Stitch backpack?" Tony asked as he leaned back in his chair.
Hulk was like a big kid who got easily upset, but at the same time, he knew how to control himself when people were kind to him. So, Tony negotiated with Hulk with rewards every time he helped or behaved well.
As for how he lives now, Hulk spends his time entertained with different programs, among which he enjoys children's shows the most. He also enjoys physical comedy shows like Japanese programs where people are humiliated, and lastly, he watches Allen when he does a live stream.
'Hulk isn't stupid,' Tony thought to himself. It was good that Hulk was mentally growing, but he still felt sorry for Banner, who was forced to live inside Hulk half the time.
They made a deal, Hulk and Banner have control in turns unless it's an emergency. Hulk didn't agree at first to let Banner out during his time, but he accepted it on the condition that all the time Banner spent outside would be reimbursed in his time.
"Look! Hulk's friend fighting Superman!" Hulk held the tablet with a titanium protector and a special alloy enviously. "Hulk wants to fight Blue Man with the cape!"
"I see..." Tony sighed as he leaned on his hand. "I received a report that a powerful giant guy with a red helmet calling himself Juggernaut is causing trouble in Los Angeles. Do you want to go?"
"Hulk smash!!" Hulk shouted enthusiastically.
Tony thought he had judged the green giant too early before and now he realizes that unexpectedly, he's easy to deal with once you get used to him.
"And you could see that with ease, kid..." Tony got up but immediately sat down as he felt pain in his chest. 'Ugh damn!'
"Are you okay, man of metal?!" Hulk approached Tony, looking around to see if there was something dangerous near him that was hurting him.
"I'm fine, it's just a hangover from yesterday..." Tony took a deep breath and stood up. "Let's go, Hulk, Juggernaut awaits... I wonder who will win..."
"HULK WIN!!!"
Hulk's simple mind was immediately distracted, but inside Hulk, Doctor Banner watched suspiciously what was happening.
'Tony... You
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Back in DC, Allen carried Batgirl, disguised as a policewoman, on his shoulder. She didn't know where he was taking her, but she wasn't going to give up so easily. Barbara brought some life insurance with her in case she had to escape, from a sedative capable of knocking out ten elephants to a super portable sound wave emitter.
She remembered Batman's words: the shield that protects Allen must have limits or conditions. If she discovers what they are, she could defeat him or at least do him harm. This was a good time since Allen was carrying her, and she was sure they were in direct contact at this moment.
"You pervert, you'll see how you shouldn't underestimate me!!" Barbara prepared herself to break free and stab Allen with the sedative.
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Batgirl wasn't alone; Batman watched from a building what was happening in the park. At all times, he was ready to intervene if Barbara was in real danger. However, at most, they could escape together. Batman didn't consider the possibility of defeating Allen at this moment.
Batman remained silent; it was rare for him to be forced to act during the day, only threats of this caliber accomplished that.
Batman analyzed Allen, but he was unable to identify the truth behind him. He didn't seem to have any problems tying up a police officer, but at the same time, he helped a cat and a little girl. Allen seemed to act like a villain, but it was a fact that he robbed a bank and kidnapped two superheroes.
'He had no intention of hiding...' Batman couldn't grasp the level of brazenness of Allen, although this confidence was characteristic of very powerful beings and a weakness in Batman's eyes, he didn't feel he could use this against him.
One thing was for sure, Allen had no interest in obeying the laws, but neither would he kill everyone who bothered him.
"Or is this kindness limited to women only?" Batman closed his eyes to remember all the information about Allen once again.
Allen had defeated Beast Boy and Robin, but although he didn't kill them, he gave them a harsh lesson. On the other hand, he didn't harm Kara.
Sure, those are just Batman's speculations based on Superman being calm, and if Allen had done something unpleasant to Supergirl, Superman would be moving heaven and earth to find him.
"He's not Kryptonian."
Batman sharpened his gaze as he watched the interaction between Allen and Barbara. He had inserted a piece of Kryptonite into one of the pockets of the police uniform she wore, but it did not affect him.
'He showed interest in Superman when he first appeared and took Supergirl away,' Batman thought. 'I guess he just wanted to see how strong he was.'
Another possibility Batman considered is that Allen was the result of an experiment; this would explain the mystery of him technically not existing.
"I'm sorry, Barbara, hold on a little longer..."
Batman is terrifying when he has plans behind him, but it's not always like that. Sometimes, he finds himself overwhelmed due to a lack of knowledge and preparation for the situation. After all, he was just a man without superpowers, and he didn't have the perception of the altered reality to think of defeating someone at Superman's level head-on, well, that's until he knows his limits first.
Not only that, but with Barbara held hostage, Batman has to be effective in his first move, or he could anger him, and she would suffer the consequences. Batman looked at Barbara's gaze; she didn't seem to appreciate being in danger and was having a "friendly" interaction with Allen.
Batman became concerned when he saw Barbara's flushed face. Being a man with great experience with women, he could tell how dangerous Allen was for any woman.
"Alfred," Batman touched the communicator in his ear and called his faithful butler.
"Sir?"
"Connect me to the Daily Planet..."
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"Where are you taking me?!" After being insulted and mistreated so much, Barbara began to lose patience with Allen.
"Well, they were thinking of a candlelight dinner, but it's early... maybe a movie date, but this is Gotham, I don't know when a maniac will come out and stab you."
"Huh?" Barbara's mind went blank again upon hearing each word, and realizing what Allen had said, Barbara exploded, "Fuck you!"
Barbara wasn't rude, but she simply couldn't help it. She was being humiliated by Allen, and he seemed to be taking her out to dinner. There was nothing wrong with that, but Barbara was tied up and being carried like a sack of potatoes, which hurt her pride. 'Does he think he can do whatever he wants with me?!'
"Don't want to?" Allen asked with a calm look and pure eyes.
'This son of a...' Barbara gritted her teeth when she saw Allen's innocent look as if he wasn't doing anything wrong. "Of course not!"
"Oh, it's a shame, then we've come this far." Allen tossed her into a soft bush that prevented her from getting hurt.
"Kyah! What?!" Barbara was shocked by the turn of events; she was thrown away like trash. "How dare you treat me like this?!... huh?..."
Barbara began to scream, feeling an unpleasant sense of loss, but immediately realized that Allen had already walked away from there. Barbara looked at Allen's back; he didn't even give her another glance after pretending to flirt with her.
She remembered every word Allen had said to her about taking her out and having fun with her, and then she remembered his eyes, which she refused to admit were mesmerizing. Barbara realized that Allen was attractive, and more than anything, he didn't give off the unpleasant feeling of a criminal, but rather that of a bad and egocentric bastard.
Both Barbara and Bruce had assumed that Allen was a pervert who enjoyed harassing women, but now they couldn't believe what was happening. Allen let her go as if nothing had happened. No, Barbara could now ensure that he let her go without looking back at her. 'From the beginning, he never really cared about me.' Barbara felt a horrible sense of rejection towards herself. She wasn't narcissistic, but she was aware of how beautiful she was, and her figure was no exception, a beauty aware that men would drool over seeing her in lingerie.
"You're just going to leave me like this?!" Barbara was confused, so much so that she unconsciously reproached Allen. She felt discarded.
Allen stopped and smiled with bright teeth, and his eyes seemed to light up as he glanced sideways. "Don't get confused, Girl, I don't need to beg any woman for affection..."
"...!" Barbara looked away.
She was overwhelmed by Allen's absolute confidence; although there was a bit of acting there, Allen was a man who didn't need to kidnap women.
Allen was just playing the role of a villain; he wouldn't abuse a woman who didn't desire him deep down or hadn't attacked him first. Allen wouldn't use his position as a villain to take advantage of a girl. Besides, he didn't need to do that in any way; there were millions of women waiting for his attention.
Barbara remained silent; she saw Allen's confident demeanor, the certainty in his voice, his strangely beautiful and pure eyes, and a dark feeling surged within her, her pride, her beauty, her identity, her achievements seemed nothing at this moment.
"So why did you kidnap Supergirl?!!" Barbara shouted with frustration, jealousy, and reproach, she had never felt this way before.
"Because she's Supergirl... and frankly, she's adorable pretending not to enjoy obeying me..." Allen laughed and returned to where Barbara was. He crouched down and took her chin, "There's no need to feel jealous... I think you're cute enough to have many men after you... but not me."
Barbara bit her lips as she remained silent; it was practically telling her that she couldn't compare to Supergirl.
"I'm a superhero too!" Barbara shouted but immediately realized her mistake. In a fit of jealousy, she committed the worst mistake of a hero: revealing her secret identity.
"Oh?... that hair... are you Batgirl?" Allen blinked, she wanted to deny it but didn't. "Then I apologize hehe"
Allen lifted her, but this time like a princess, making the girl blush, 'This bastard suddenly became kind... wait! he's targeting the superheroines!!'
She felt frustrated and at the same time depressed, she had thrown everything away. She wouldn't be Batgirl anymore, and she might have endangered the entire Bat Family.
Allen laughed, and she looked at him resentfully; however, she met a kind look she hadn't seen in Allen before.
"Don't worry, I'm a villain, but not scum, I'll keep your secret and won't use it against you..."
Barbara was mesmerized, "Can a villain have such a kind smile?"
"Hm? Just because I'm a Supervillain means I must be disgusting? Hahaha." Allen leaned his face towards Barbara and put on an evil look. "Maybe I am, maybe all of this is an act, and I'll use this information against you!!"
"You won't," Barbara responded, completely sure of her words and with a fixed gaze on Allen.
Allen fell silent and erased his evil look, then, he smiled calmly as he usually does, "I take back what I said... maybe you do deserve to be pursued..."
Barbara felt her heart race upon hearing that and felt happy. She didn't bother to think about the consequences and let it sound like later; for now, she would only worry about understanding Allen as he kidnapped her.
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Batman opened his mouth, unable to believe his eyes as he watched his disciple being corrupted in a matter of minutes. She revealed her secret identity and accepted to be taken by Allen. If he hadn't seen and heard her through transmitters, he would have believed that Allen had mind control powers, but no matter how much he wanted to deny it, he could see every detail of Barbara's change.
"It's too dangerous; it's too dangerous!"
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No one had anything to say, not even Rick, not even Rebecca who had just woken up, not even the goddess Artoria, no one could say anything, this was too much for them to accept.
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