"Monkey," Wally said. Garfield easily and quickly turned into the small simian and climbed on his shoulder. Wally rubbed his chin.
"Spider," he said. Slower than the last change, Garfield turned into a small spider rested on his shoulder.
"Robin," he laughed. After a moment a little green robin was perched on his shoulder. It chirped at him and tried to peck him. Wally grabbed him and pulled him off his shoulder. The little green bird squirmed in his hands. Wally laughed again and let him go. He took off into the air and reverted back into his human form.
"Seriously? What's next bat?" mocked Garfield playfully. Wally ruffled his younger brother's green hair.
"Only if you keep nagging me about it," Wally said. Garfield stuck out his tongue.
"Well no bats!" Garfield proclaimed.
"You need to master your powers green bean," Wally said.
"Not master. Control," he said indifferently. Wally gave him a knowing smirk.
"Still nervous about school?" he asked. Garfield threw his hands into the air dramatically.
"I have never been to school before. I was home schooled in Africa and Daddy-sir taught me after my parents passed. Why wouldn't I be nervous?" he joked.
"You'll be fine green bean. If all else fails Batman can home school you," he said. He had to use all of his training to not laugh at the horrified look on Garfield's face. Being schooled by Batman was something that was to be avoided at all times. Not even Robin was home schooled by Batman.
"No no! Normal school is fine!" he said quickly. Wally smiled.
"Good. We can't get Batman to homeschool anyway," he said laughing.
"Oh brother," Garfield sighed.
-.-
"Barry?"
"Yeah Iris?" asked the older speedster.
"Aren't you meeting up with the boys in ten minutes?" she asked.
"I've got time," he said pecking her on the cheek.
"Said the man who was late to his own wedding," she said smirking. He gave her a sheepish smile.
"Yeah well… I'll be there," he said.
-.-
"So you also need…?" Wally asked.
"Paper, pencils, two binders, some dividers, and some highlighters," Garfield said reading off the list. He was the only one actually looking for these things. It was half way through the year for many other children. He was standing out in getting his school supplies.
"So you want Flash binders?" Wally asked. Garfield was going to say fine when something caught his eye. It was an older binder that was on clearance. One that had D.O.O.M spelled out across the top. He stared at it for a minute.
"This one. I want this one," he said. Wally saw the look in his eyes. One that mirrored some of the kids at the orphanage he went to visit. He placed his hand on his shoulder.
"Remind you of someone?" he asked. Garfield averted his gaze. Wally had no idea. He placed the binder in the cart. Wally put his hand on his shoulder, "I know you miss your birth mom and dad."
"More than that."
Wally gave him a small hug.
"Alright," he said. Wally watched as he continued through the store with the distraught little changeling. Grabbing various school supplies he pulled his brother to the checkout counter. As they were scanning the items a familiar chill filled the air.
"No one move," growled a cold voice. Wally snapped his head around. Captain Cold. Wally took a step back keeping Garfield away from Cold.
"Wally?" he said with a light breath. Cold kept his gun aimed at the cashier. Wally pulled out his cell phone to call his Uncle when a cold came over his hand. It was cased in ice making it unable to move. Garfield growled. Wally snapped his head toward him.
"Garfield. Run," he said, "I'll distract Cold."
Garfield's eyes widened as he was pushed toward the door. He stumbled forward and out the door. He heard a yelp behind him. He turned his head just enough to see Wally being encased in ice. He felt a burning rage inside his body. He let out a deep throated growl. He could feel animalistic pressure building in his body. His teeth sharper. He felt something tighten around his neck. He grabbed at his neck and felt the cool of his collar. He didn't care anymore. He ran into an alley and ripped his collar off. His skin began tingling. He felt his skin ripping as he changing. He was became a bright green cheetah. He snarled and ran toward the store. People screamed and stared in awe as the large cat ran into the store.
He slinked around the store until he was behind Cold. He let out a dark purring sound. Cold looked around confused. It wasn't until he heard the cat snarl at him that he turned to see the beast. He was knocked to the ground and was now focused on defending himself from the jungle cat. Claws scratched his jacket practically ruining it. Cold had cuts from the claws along his face. Blood trickled onto the floor as he tried to dodge the beast. It wasn't until Flash arrived that the cat was pulled off of him.
"Calm down," Flash said to the beast. The cat fought against him angrily. He shifted into a snake. Flash pushed the snake down onto the ground. It struggled until he reverted into a green skinned human.
"Let go!" he cried.
"Look. You need to calm down," he said. Garfield struggled until he looked back up at Flash.
"He… he got," said Garfield.
"He's out," he whispered in his ear. Garfield looked around. He saw Wally shivered a bit but he was thawed out of the ice. He smiled and wanted to run and hug him. But Flash held him back.
"You're not civvie," he explained in a whisper. A purple tint came to his cheeks. He turned into a small bird before flying out of the store. Flash zipped outside to look for his green nephew while Wally was stuck being surrounded by a news crew.
Ugh. I updated. And I am tired. Please review.