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It had taken months of research, trial and error, and stealth-theft to complete. But it was going to be worth it. Bart Allen was a hundred percent sure that his invention would work as intended.
In theory, the weapon should fire a concentrated sonic frequency. If his calculations were right, the frequency would be completely incompatible with Reach technology. More specifically, the Beetle warrior armor.
He had wanted to test it first, but there wasn't any time for that. If he wanted a clear shot at the Blue Beetle specifically; then he had to act now. He had one shot, maybe not even that if the Beetles scanners picked him up before he pulled the trigger.
True to his information, the Blue Beetle was soon flying overhead. Without a moment of hesitation, Bart pulled the trigger.
It started the moment the sonic frequency came into contact with the armored monster. The Blue Beetle fell to the ground with a earth shattering crash. Bart didn't release his hold on the trigger. The frequency kept going, and increased in pitch as a result.
The Beetle writhed agony for a moment before something unexpected happened. The layers of added armor began peeling away. Underneath the added mass and metal muscles, was a much younger looking form wearing a more skin tight form of armor.
Then the screaming started.
Bart didn't think he'd ever be able to forget the horrible sound. The Beetle was in so much pain, he almost considered letting up. But he didn't, he couldn't; there was too much at stake. Within moments, what felt to him like hours, the remaining armor retracted.
THAT was when Bart ended the frequency. But only because he almost dropped his invention.
Under the armor, the Blue Beetle, was human? Not just human, but a kid who couldn't be more than a couple years older than him! But, that was impossible. The Blue Beetle had been around for over forty years!
Yet, the proof was right in front of him. Black hair, darker colored skin, but most definitely a teenager. Vaguely some part of his brain questioned why he hadn't stopped starring yet, but that wasn't the real issue.
The real issue was, what did he do now?