Hi friends! Was going to update tomorrow but I got a sweet review from Agentkem that she wanted an update on Sunday sooooo here you are girl! This chapter is dedicated to you! Thank you to alll my readers for awesome support! You guys are really the best!
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Barry was in and out of consciousness. He laid alone on the dirty floor of the cabin, burning with fever. The hero was thirsty now and saw the bottle of water was kept little far away from him. He stretched his shaky hand from the blanket, immediately feeling the cold creeping in. He was about to reach the bottle when the door opened and two men walked in and saw how Barry was trying to reach the bottle.
The two men smirked at each other "Let's have little fun" One of the guy walked towards Barry and picked up the bottle "You want water?" Barry gave a nod, expecting the bottle will be passed to him. The man laughed bitterly "Let me help you" he started pouring the water next to Barry on the floor. The hero glared with his feverish eyes. The tiny drops were falling on his face and he so badly wanted to drink the liqui. He didn't utter a word and saw how the man emptied the bottle in front of him "You can still have it if you want kid. Just lick the floor" he laughed and his partner joined him
Barry felt tears threatened to leak from the corner of his eyes. He wiped them angrily. Never in his life he had felt this helpless. He was the flash who had superpowers but right now he couldn't even get a bottle of water from the bad guys. Barry knew he could never be able to take them down in his weak state so the hero chose to ignore and tried to turn the opposite side.
One of the guy gritted his teeth when Barry showed no reaction. He roughly hauled the boy off the floor in sitting position and twisted both of his hands behind his back "We are not done with you" Barry gasped at the sudden pull feeling sharp pain curse through his body "L..Let..go!" he struggled to get free but it was in vain as the man tightened his hold "What is the hurry boy? Let us teach you a lesson"
Next came the punches and kicks on the hero and this time he wasn't able to hold back his screams. The ribs that healed before were cracked again and Barry tasted blood in his mouth. He was barely able to breathe with the oncoming beatings. The hero couldn't take it any more and thought this was how he was suppose to die.
Suddenly the door opened and Gabriel walked in with angry expression "What is going on in here?" The two men stepped away from Barry who curled himself into a ball. Gabriel glared at his men "Don't do anything stupid! I want the boy alive! Get out!" The men nodded and quickly ran out of the cabin. The leader looked at Barry only to see if he was alive and walked out closing the door shut. Barry coughed, blood dripping from his mouth. He shook with eyes filled with tears. He didn't know how long he will be able to survive and wished Oliver would come back soon. Barry closed his eyes welcoming the darkness
MEETING
Oliver was instructed the place where he had to meet the person and bring back the box to Gabriel. He wanted to get over this soon as possible so he could go back to Barry. It was dark night with cold wind blowing through the thick bushes. The moon's brightness was the only thing guiding him through the darkness. He stumbled when his leg tangled on a thin branch and cursed inwardly. After walking for half hour he saw two men were standing with their back facing him. If it wasn't for Barry he would have surely taken out these men. The vigilante took a breath "Did you bring the box. I got the money"
Joe was standing with Nathan jumped at the voice but next second he frowned. Why did the voice sound so familiar. He turned and was shocked to see Oliver with a briefcase "Oliver? What the hell are you doing here?"
Oliver felt his eyesballs nearly dropped from his eyes. Was he hallucinating. He blinked twice to confirm that Joe was standing infront of him "Detective West?"
Oliver was never a fan of hugs. Like never. He didn't know what made his legs walk and he hugged Joe "Thank God you came" Joe was taken aback with the sudden hug but returned it eventually "Are you alright?"
Oliver felt embarrassed as he broke the hug. He cleared his throat "Sorry. Yeah I am fine" Joe looked behind Oliver to see if he could spot his son "Oliver where is Barry?" Oliver's face paled. How was he suppose to explain Barry's condition to Joe. The vigilante felt guilty he wasn't able to keep the boy safe "Barry...he is.."
Joe's heart thumped loudly in his chest. A worst thought came in his mind "Is he...?" Oliver quickly shook his head "No! He is alive but he needs doctor immediately" Joe frowned "What happened to my son?"
Oliver then told the father how they survived last forty eight hours. Joe listened with heavy heart and was even more angrier on the ganster. He wanted to catch the criminal and draw a bullet in his head for hurting his son "Oliver take me to Barry. I need to see him"
Oliver nodded "Wait! What are you doing here with the smuggling box?" Joe pointed where they had tied the two men "I was searching for you two when I found them. I had to catch the man. The backup will arrive in few hours"
"Detective West you cannot show yourself to Gabriel. He asked me to distract any cops if seen or else he will harm Barry. Let me give the box to him and get Barry out of there"
"What about Gabriel? You know we cannot let him escape"
"We will catch him once we get Barry back. Please Sir...Barry needs help. I have to go...I am already late..he will suspect something is wrong" Oliver pleaded
"Okay...I am following you. I will be out of view" said Joe
"But..."
"I need to see my son and no one can stop me" Joe raised his voice and Oliver could do nothing but give a nod. He started walking with box in hand and Joe and Nathan followed him shortly
IN CABIN
Barry sat in a corner if the room with one hand wrapped around his stomach. His body was aching in such a way that he felt someone had run a truck on him. He saw Gabriel was staring at him. He wanted to punch the man with his super sonic power "You better hope your friend doesn't run away" he pulled out his gun
Barry pinched his eyes shut, clutching his ribs "He will never...leave me" The leader looked out of the window "He sure is late!"
A knock was heard and everybody pulled out their guns. One of the man opened the door and Oliver entered in with the box. Relief cursed through Barry's body. The first thing Oliver was did was to see if his friend was okay "You good?" Barry gave a small nod "I am fine" purposely choosing not to tell the older man about his latest beatings. He really wanted to get out of here
"Did you make sure no one followed you here?"
Oliver nodded
"Good!" Gabriel glanced at one of his men who got the message and went out to make sure Oliver was telling the truth "Give the box to me"
Oliver held the box tightly "No! Release Barry! That was our deal"
Gabriel glared at Oliver "Rob! Get the boy up" Barry was pulled by his arm. He let out a painful gasp, swaying on his spot. He was brought next to the leader "Now place the box down and take two steps back. Rob will walk with the boy from here. He gets my box and you get your friend"
Oliver nodded and lowered the box on the floor. He took two steps back. He saw Rob guy push Barry as he walked beside him. Barry was almost near the box, a loud bang was heard from outside. Next thing the door to the cabin opened and Joe stumbled inside "Boss! There are cops outside! I killed one and other is here" he pointed at Joe
"Rob! Get the boy!"
Before Barry could register what happened he was pulled by the back of his jacket and thrown near the feet of the leader. Gabriel aimed his gun at Barry's temple and hissed at Oliver "I told you no cops! Now the boy will pay for your smart move"
"NO!" yelled both Joe and Oliver together
A gun shot sound echoed in silence of the dark night.
Sorry for cliffy! Next chapter will probably be the last one! Please leave a review :-)))