Note: Sorry if Flash seems wimpy, but he's really been pushed to the edge here. I know his will is much stronger, as explained below.
Flash and Supergirl sit on a couch watching TV and eating sub sandwiches, pistachios, and apple sauce. Although he's already eaten 12 too-healthy subs, 5 jars of apple sauce, and 6 bags of pistachios, Flash isn't feeling to much better then he did before. He had taken a nap for about an hour and a half and had a few sugarless energy bars when he woke up, but that didn't help boost his energy level. He had let a diabetic staff worker check his blood sugar a few minutes ago and it's way too low for Wally.
Booster Gold, now back from his mission, storms into the lounge. His face is burning red.
"Well I hope you two are proud of yourselves!" Booster shouts at them, "It's going to take at least a couple of months to repair Skeetz! Maybe longer!"
The two allies stick food in their mouths and smirk at him.
"Oh is that all," says Flash.
"Take your time," adds Kara.
Booster is fuming, "You both should forfeit your bets and declare me the winning, considering you both broke a personal belonging of mine."
"Now I do not believe that not destroying Skeetz was part of our little agreement, now was it," smirks Kara.
"And by the way Golden dude," adds Flash, "I didn't even touch your robot."
"You tried too!" fumes Booster, "Kara, when I get you to break, you're going to be personally responsible for repairing Skeetz, since you have to do whatever I tell you to do for about a month."
"The day after tomorrow," Kara laughs, "I'm giving you a four leaf cover, because you're going to need it."
Flash burst out laughing. Then Booster flashes an unwrapped snickers bar in front of him. The sweet smell of chocolate overwhelms Wally. He squinch his eyes shut and looks away, but his hand starts to slowly reach for the snickers.
Kara then pushes the candy bar into Michael's mouth, hard. Michael chocks and coughs the candy bar out of his month. Kara then picks it up, runs to the nearest restroom, and flushes it down the toilet. Michael is still coughing when she gets back.
Flash is breathing a little hard. He looks totally embarrassed. Booster regains his composer.
"I'm going to get you alone and we'll see just how well you do without your friends," he says to Flash. Then he turns to Kara, "As for you, I'm going to break you if it's the last thing I do."
"In your dreams," says Kara as Booster Gold leaves the room. Flash has his face buried in a pillow.
Kara pats Flash on the back and sits down, "You alright?"
Flash looks up a little and shakes his head, "No. I'm seeing images of chocolate candy and fried chicken as we speak. I'm dying here Kara. My stomach and mouth are going crazy. My head feels like it's about to snap. It's almost 6 and I still have six more hours. I might as well just forfeit and endure the humiliation."
Kara slaps Flash on the head, "Enough of that Flash. This isn't like you. You're much stronger then this. Now snap out it."
Wally looks at her and sits up, feeling so embarrassed, "I'm sorry Kara. You're right, I shouldn't be giving in this easily. I guess between that dumb computer, everyone taunting me left and right, my hunger and low blood sugar, I'm just going screwing I guess."
Kara puts her hand on his should, "I'm sorry for slapping. I know everyone has really been making it a nightmare for you. I dealt with it for three days and though I was losing my mind."
"Yeah but Kara, you don't have no where near my metabolic level and nutritional needs. And you only had to give up chocolate and peanut butter. I agreed to give up everything and I know that a few short hours without massive amounts of sugar and calories makes me weak and gives me a hugh headache."
"Well Michael and most everyone else certainly haven't made it any easier for you," replies Kara, "They know they can break you and what they're doing is totally unfair. That golden suited fly boy doesn't deserve to win this bet."
"I think your right," agrees Flash, "but I'm feeling better now. I'll try to stick it out."
Kara sieges, "If you say so."
A few minutes later, the alarm sounds. Flash, Kara, and Booster Gold make their way to the bridge where Shayera waits.
"What's up?" asks Flash.
"Emergency hold up in DC. They need every available leaguer possible."
"Alright," says Kara.
"I'm there," agrees Flash.
"Let's go," Booster heads for the teleporters. Kara, Flash, and Shayera follow. Then Flash feels dizzy, stops, leans on a table, and buries his face in one hand. Shayera motions for Kara to go and she stops next to Flash.
"Wally, you don't look so good."
"I'll be fine," says Flash, "Just need a sec."
"Perhaps you shouldn't go," suggest Shayera.
Flash looks at her, "Nonsense. I not about to let a little low blood sugar and hunger keep me from doing my duty. Lets go."
Flash dashes on the telepad. Shayera, still concerned, joins him and their beamed down.
Flash manages to hold a strong face and survive the mission, despite endless taunting from his teammates and being surrounded by dozens of snack machines and stores. However, by the time they return to the Metrotower, Wally is totally wiped out and crashes on the steps of the telepad. Booster Gold, Elangated Man, and B'wana Beast surround Flash and resume their taunting, swinging dozens of candies in front of him. They are also joined by Blue Devil, The Creeper, and Stargirl, as well as half a dozen staff. Flash buries his head.
"EVERYBODY OUT!" shouts Shayera. Supergirl, Green Arrow, and the Question push everybody back and they finally leave. Shayera kneels next to Flash, who is weeping.
"Wally, lets get you some supper."
Flash looks up, "If you don't mind Shayera, I think I'll skip dinner and go to my room."
Shayera is shocked, "Wally, you can't..."
Flash dashes off, leaving Shayera in a flash of wind. Kara starts to go after him, but Green Arrow puts an arm in front of her.
"I think he wants to be alone for a little while," Ollie explains.
Around 8:30, Flash awakes from a nap and needs to use the restroom. He's painfully hungry and very hypoglycemic. He leaves his room rather dazed and spaced out. He forgets to shut his door. Flash returns to his room and shuts the door to find Booster Gold sitting on his bead holding a large chocolate cake in his lap.
"What are you doing in my room?" Flash snaps.
Booster grins, "Now that we're alone," he holds up the cake, "Let's see how well you resist."
Booster walks towards Flash holding out the cake. With his whole body shaking, Flash jerks his head away, "Get that out of my sight!"
Booster circles him, "Come on. You know you want it."
"No I don't!" lies Flash, the words stumbling to come out of his mouth. Booster holds the cake closer to Wally. His mouth starting to drool, Flash dashes for the door, "NO!" Flash hits the door with a loud bang. He starts to open it, but Booster reaches him. Flash dashes away to the other side of the room. Booster keeps chasing him. Flash makes for the door again, but he runs out of gas and falls to the floor. Booster kneels beside him and puts the cake in front of Flash. Flash sits up and Booster slides the cake closer.
"Go ahead Flash, eat," urges Booster.
As Flash looks at the cake, Booster grabs his neck and pushes his face into the cake. By the time Flash realizes what happened, he had finished the entire cake!
Flash gasps. Booster laughs an evil sort of laugh, "GOT YA! You lose Flash!"
Wally flashes him an angry look, "NO FAIR! YOU CHEATED!"
"It was you're decision to taste and eat," Booster smirks an evil smirk, "You lose."
"YOU TRICKED ME!" Flash grabs him hard.
Just then, the door opens. Shayera, Supergirl, and Green Arrow come in. They see an empty cake platter on the floor and Flash covered in chocolate.
"What happened?" asks Shayera.
Booster points to Flash, "Flash ate a chocolate cake and lost the bet."
"HE TRICKED ME!" shouts Flash, "He cornered me and shoved my face into it."
Kara puts her hands on her hip and looks at Booster with angry eyes, "Is that true?"
"He didn't have to eat it," answers Booster.
"Michael," says Shayera firmly, "I'll see you in the monitor room."
Flash is in restroom washing himself off. The door slides open and Booster slowing walks in. After a long lecture from Shayera and Kara, he now feels really guilty. Michael comes next to Wally. He can tell Wally's been crying.
"Flash."
"What do you want?" sobs Flash.
"I...," stumbles Michael, "I'm sorry I tricked you."
"Sure you are," Flash rinses his face, dries it, and pulls his masks back up.
"No I mean it," says Booster, "It was a dirty trick. Just that I was so humiliated losing that bet to Ralph. Know I'm about to loose that one with Kara, I just wanted to win one for a change."
"Crap," replies Flash, "Winning a bet to make yourself feel better. You know how many bets I've lost? Lots. I almost never win a bet, and I'm stupid enough to keep making them. But I've never snooped so low to win, and I certainty didn't think you would. You took advantage of my weakness. Friends don't do that."
Michael lets out some air then speaks again, "Flash, you didn't lose the bet. You don't have to do anything. If anything, I should be the one to dawn the nightgown and praise you."
Wally looks at him strangely, "Really? You'd do that for me?"
Michael pats Wally on the shoulder, "Yes I would. I deserve it."
Booster turns around to leave. "Hey dude," says Flash, "You don't have to that. Lets just forget about the whole thing."
Booster turns around, "Really?"
"Really. Friends."
Michael smiles, "Friends."
The two friends give each other fists. Then Flash collapses.
"Flash, maybe you should load up on sweets and junk."
"You're right." Flash takes off for the kitchen.
NO! This isn't the end. I have a final epilogue, but I'm going make ya'll wait a few days to take it all in. Be on the lookout.
