May 13,2012
Dear Daddy,
Thank you for allowing me to call you my Daddy. I just decided to call you Daddy and not Daddy Robin, because I find this more sweet and cute.3
I understand if you have to convey your messages to me through Mister Diggle, because I know how busy you are. It's okay! I still love you! Please take a break and take care of yourself.
3 days from now I will go to Starling City. I am so excited! Thank you for allowing me to go! You see Tommy invited me at Verdant to celebrate Oliver's 25th birthday. And this is too much! Thank you for the new set of designer casual clothing and shoes. Did you chose most of them? Because if you do, I want to hug you right now! They fit perfectly! I will wear one of these to Oliver's birthday! Even though the theme for Oliver's birthday is High School Reunion. I don't think I could wear my Dalton Academy Uniform, it's part of my past now. I don't know, it's just that it reminds me of my bitchy self. The arrogant, self centered, overconfident - Sebastian Smythe.
I hope Oliver will also like my simple gift, it is hard to give something to a billionaire. But I think he will appreciate this. Hopefully! Crossing my fingers!
I made a mini sculpture of him in business attire since he is a CEO, it is made out of clay and the style is cartoonish chibi(like what they called in Japanese). I colored it, using an acrylic color and sprayed some emulsion for final coating - I made an emphasis to his Blue Eyes.
When I informed Joe about Tommy's invitation. He became reluctant because I have only met the man in person once, but I told them that I met him again at Harold Church and I also met Oliver Queen. We ate lunch and they took me home. You know what happened next? I received a signature punch in the arms from Iris. "I so hate you Bear! Why didn't you tell me this? I am your best friend and sister! I hate you. I hate you!" she keeps punching in my arms Daddy. It hurts you know, I am having bruises again. I just gave Iris my annoyed face, and now she is fangirling about him nonstop.
To make Joe say YES. I told him that Tommy allowed me to bring an adult in Verdant since I am still a minor. So don't worry Daddy! Iris and Eddie will come with me. I will be safe. And Iris wants to borrow my Dalton blazer and she will pair it with a checkered mini skirt, black stockings and black leather shoes, since she doesn't have her school uniform anymore. It is fine with me. Eddie, will wear his high school jacket and slacks. Iris is disappointed when I told her that I will just wear casual clothes. She didn't forced me to wear my school uniform.
I need to finish my gift to Oliver! I still have to make a wooden box and wrap it in a green wrapper and put a silver ribbon on top, since he is already 25. Very young for a CEO.
I will write again as soon as I can!
From an excited teenager,
Barry
P.S. When is your birthday?
Iris squeaked because we were invited to spend the night at Tommy Merlyn's Mansion.
May 10,2012 - 8:05 PM
To: Balladeer
Fr: Mister Magician
Mister Magician (8:05 PM): My Barrryyyyy! How are you?
Balladeer (8:07 PM): Hello Tommy! I am fine! And you?
Mister Magician (8:08 PM): I am not okay. :(
Balladeer (8:10 PM): Why? Are you hurt? What happened?
Mister Magician (8:11 PM): I am not okay. Because I miss my Baryyyyyyyy! :D
Balladeer (8:12 PM): Oh! Tommy, you always say lame jokes all the time. I miss you too!
Mister Magician (8:14 PM): Is that a lame joke? I am hurt. But not anymore, because I know you miss me too!
Balladeer (8:15 PM): Hahahah! So what's up in Starling? Anything new Tommy?
Mister Magician (8:17 PM): Still the same, but I am excited for June because you will move here. Anyways, it will be Oliver's birthday on the 16th. I am inviting you at Verdant. So, you will go to Starling earlier than expected! Hahaha!
Balladeer (8:20 PM): Wow! For real? Thank you for inviting me on Oliver's bday! But isn't Verdant a club? I am still a minor.
Mister Magician (8:23 PM): Don't worry you can bring adults. And I will let my driver fetch you on your home on the 16th, together with your friends. At 3 pm. Because the party will start at 6. How's that sound? Just inform me the person who will accompany you on that date. Can you message it to me a day before? And please don't tell Oliver. This is a surprise party! Me and her Sister are planning on this.
Balladeer (8:25 pm): Wow cool! Can I bring 2 people? My foster Sister Iris and her boyfriend Eddie? Their full names are Iris West and Eddie Thawne.
Mister Magician(8:27 pm): Sure why not! The more the merrier My Barry!
Balladeer (8:28 pm): Thank you so much Tommy! You are the best! I am so excited!
Mister Magician (8:30 pm): Anything for you! And don't forget the theme for Oliver's birthday it's High School reunion. So, we are acquiring everyone to wear their High School uniform or anything High School related. You can also spend your night here at Starling. I will have a guest room prepared for you and your companions. Alright?
Balladeer (8:33 pm): Whoa! Are you serious? This is too much Tommy.
Mister Magician (8:35 pm): No, it's not. I want to spend more time with you and tell you a lot of stories about me and Oliver's high school years, even nursery. If you are interested.
Balladeer (8:37 pm): That would be awesome! I will bring extra clothes. See you on the 16th!
Mister Magician (8:39 pm): Don't forget to prepare a song Barry! I want you to sing at Verdant. Okay?:)
Balladeer (8:42 pm): Okay Tommy! See you!
Mister Magician(8:45 pm): Can't wait to see you My Barry!
May 16,2012 - 2:00 pm
Dear Daddy,
This is it! Today is Oliver's Birthday! I am so nervous and excited. This is my first time in Starling City, let alone Verdant.
Daddy, please don't be mad at me okay? But I used to go to Scandals back in Ohio. It's a gay bar. I am just looking for someone to talk to and be acquainted with. And I used fake IDs, please don't be mad at me. And I became mean to David Karofsky back then. When I think of it, I feel so so bad. He almost committed suicide, because of my foolish remarks. He just wants to ask me out for a date. But I apologize and he forgives me, that's why I dedicated one of our Regional's song for him. I hope he is doing alright now and happy with someone.
We are waiting for Tommy's limo right now. And I've prepared some songs to perform later at Verdant. Iris is so excited and she is wearing my Dalton blazer, Eddie keeps taking pictures of her.
My hair is a bit long now, it almost touches my shoulder. I planned to go to a salon, but Iris said she wants to try something with my hair. So, my hair right now is a men's half up ponytail with a little bun and double mini braids on each side. I look like a rebel teen in my hairstyle.
Since, I am not wearing my Dalton Uniform. I decided to wear one of the casual clothes you gave me - a long knitted lapel open front black cardigan and on the inside, I am wearing a V-neck white tshirt and a black fitted jeans plus a dark leather shoes with white soles. Oh! I also wore accessories! Care of Iris. I am wearing a brown necklace bohemian style wooden beads, and a leather laced cross bracelet. This is Iris gift to me back in New York.
Oh! I think it's Tommy's limo! I am hearing the car horns now.
I am so excited!
Talk to you later Daddy!
Lovelots,
Barry
May 16,2012 - 5:32 pm Verdant
Barry, Iris and Eddie arrived 28 the event starts. The club looks different as to what Iris last remembered, the last time that she was here is to cover a story. The lights are not quite that dim, they see a lot of people wearing their High School Uniform. Since it is the main theme. A big banner in the entrance with big bold letters with a 'HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY OLIVER QUEEN!' written on it.
When they walked towards the entrance they saw Oliver, Tommy, 2 blonde girls and another girl with dark blonde hair chatting. Tommy noticed their arrival.
"My Barry!" Tommy run towards him and gave him a warm hug and a kiss on his cheek.
"Hello Tommy! Wow this is awesome!" he hugged back. After a long minute bear hug Barry pulled back and introduced his companions.
"Tommy, I want you to meet my Foster Sister Iris West and her boyfriend Eddie Thawne".
"Nice to meet you! I am Tommy Merlyn" he gave them a warm smile and reach for a handshake.
"Come on Barry! I will introduce them to my friends as well" Tommy grabbed Barry's hand and they went towards the others.
"Hey guys! Barry is here! The one that I am talking about. The young man whom I met at New York with a beautiful singing voice! And here are his companions, his foster sister Iris and her boyfriend Eddie" Tommy introduced them enthusiastically.
"Oliver Queen"
"Laurel Lance"
"Sara Lance"
"Thea Queen"
Everyone shook each other's hands after a little introduction. It didn't escaped Barry's eyes on how Iris looks at Oliver Queen. Her eyes are sparkling. After that, Thea made a little comment about Barry's look. Oliver eyed him from head to toe and he find him hot. That's the casual attire I bought for him. But he is a bit disappointed, because he is not wearing his Dalton Uniform.
"Hey Barry you look so freaking hot and handsome in that outfit. But as much as I appreciate your look, that I want to ask you for a date. Did Tommy forgot to tell you about today's theme?" Thea smirked at him and pinched his right cheek.
Oliver curled his lips on how his sister flirted a bit with Barry. But he knows she don't mean any harm.
"Umm...my sister is wearing my uniform. My blazer, right Iris?" Barry gave Iris his pleading look and she just rolled her eyes.
"You studied at Dalton Academy Barry?" Laurel asked and Barry just nodded at her question.
"That's an elite school exclusive for boys. Wow! And they are known for their undefeated Glee Club the Warblers, are you a member of that Club? Since Tommy told us you are very good at singing" it was Sara who commented.
"Barry is the C…n…" Iris was about to answer on Barry's behalf, but he immediately covered her mouth.
"No, I am not. I am just a normal student there. Nothing more" he gave them his sheepish grin.
Everyone did not pry on Barry about the School. They invited them inside the Club and when they are a few meters away. Barry faced Iris and Eddie "Hey, no one will know, okay? And you Iris, you know who I am back in Dalton, and to be honest I don't know what to feel whenever I reminisce my bitchy self there" he told them in a hushed tone. Both of them just nodded and they proceeded inside.
When they entered the Club, Barry feels very nostalgic about the setup. It was not a typical club setup but more of a High School Reunion(of course it is!). But when he looked at the stage his eyes went wide. It reminds him of the stage that was used back in Regionals, almost 1 ½ years ago. Memories of being a warbler came surging through him. It didn't escaped Iris eyes when she saw the shift of mood or attitude of his brother, because she knows this setup as well. Every Time that Barry as Sebastian Smythe before, has a competition, she and Joe didn't miss any of his performance. Iris also know the people who hates Sebastian. She could feel that this evening will not be a normal celebration, let us just say that it is a woman's intuition. Something unexpected will happen. She is hoping that it is not so bad though.
They approached the table where Oliver, Tommy, Sara and Laurel is currently drinking their cocktails. Since it is still a club in a High School Reunion setup, everyone is standing. You will only see a few chairs around the area.
"Hey guys!" Oliver waved his hands for Barry and the company to see them.
"Hey Oliver!" Barry waved back.
When they reached the table Barry gave his gift to Oliver "Happy Birthday Oliver! This is my gift for you. It's not that much, but I hope you like it" he blushed at his statement and Oliver was surprised at Barry's gift to him. He never expected that he will receive a gift from his Angel.
"Wow thank you Barry! Can I open it?" Barry nodded and Oliver opened his gift from him.
"Oh my gosh! This is so cute! Where did you bought this Barry?" Thea asked.
"I made it myself. Umm...I hope you like it. I can't think of anything else to give to you Oliver" Barry scratched the back of his head and he is blushing so hard.
"My Barry! I want a gift too!" Tommy pouted.
"Stupid" Laurel nudged Tommy on his side and gave him a little kick too.
Oliver stared at Barry's gift for a moment. It touched his heart that his angel made a great effort to create a beautiful masterpiece for him. This is so priceless. He can't contain his joy and he approached Barry giving him a warm hug and he kissed his cheeks.
"Thank you so much Barry. This means so much to me. This is so beautiful. And by the way your outfit looks good on you, so pretty" he whispers through his ears.
Barry blushed so hard when Oliver hugged him and he felt his warm breath against his ears, he also hugged him back. He can't explain how he is feeling right now. He could feel that he might explode anytime. Oliver is so warm and cuddly. He could feel the man's physique. "Your welcome Oliver. I'm glad that you loved it".
The two of them is so absorbed with each other that Thea cleared her throat "Hey! As much as the two of you look cute together. The party will start soon and we need to entertain our guests and by the way since Ollie loves music and performance, me and Tommy invited some friends from different schools to perform this evening".
Barry and Oliver pulled away from their hug. And Barry could see that Iris is smirking on the other side of the table. His heart is beating so hard that he can't explain it, so he needs some air to breathe.
"Ummm...excuse me. Is there a comfort room in here. I just need to freshen up" Barry asked Oliver.
"Oh there is! Just head straight and turn left" it was Sara who answered Barry's query.
"Thank you Sara. I will be back soon!" Barry waved at the group on the table and made his way to the comfort room.
When Barry left the group. Everyone on the table enjoyed chatting. A minute later a small group of people approached Thea Queen.
"Hello Thea! What's up sexy? It's been a while and thank you for inviting us here. Happy birthday to you Oliver!" a woman in her early 20s gave Thea a kiss and a hug and winked at Oliver. She has a dark brown hair, average height and she is a Latina Beauty. She is wearing a High School cheer leading outfit with a bold letters of WMHS imprinted on it.
"Hi Santana! It's been a while and thank you for coming! And wow! I love your school cheer leading outfit. Damn so Hot girl!" Thea complemented Santana from head to toe.
"Where are the others?" Thea inquired but she saw two other people behind Santana.
"Oh, they are outside. I want you to meet my friends Kurt Hummel and Rachel Berry" she pointed at the two.
"Nice to meet you guys! And the performance will start later like 7:30. We are still waiting for the other performers whom we invited. Is that okay? Enjoy yourselves and grab the drinks that you want. All of you are already in legal age right? And please don't get drunk for now" Thea joked at Santana and her friends.
Thea explained to Oliver and everyone on the table that she became friends with Santana Lopez, during her club hopping. They easily clicked and Santana told her that she is a member of a glee club and also a cheerleader at her school.
After a little chitchat. It was when Barry has returned from his little break at the comfort room.
"Oh Thea darling….why didn't you tell me that you are friends with a meerkat? Hello Sebastian Smythe. I never thought that I would cross paths again with a bitch like you" Santana eyed Barry from head to toe.
"Such a small world doesn't it? Sha-Queer-A? Aren't you glad to see another bitch face like yours here?" Barry responded and eyed Santana raising his right eyebrows.
Everyone in the table were wonderstruck and shocked, especially Oliver and Tommy on how Barry spoke to the Latina woman, they are just observing on what is happening on the scene before them and so is Laurel and Sara. But Iris knew this was Barry's attitude before as Sebastian, and she heard him before on how he throws insulting and sarcastic words towards his enemies and when he disciplines the Warblers. But Barry has changed, maybe this is inevitable. He might unleash his old self.
"Uummm…..Santana he is my brother's friend. And Sebastian? Your name is Barry right?" Thea gave Barry her questioning look.
"Oh so this Meerkat changed his name? Oh really? Should I clap my hands here fivel? And look at that! No more Disney Prince haircut? Have you really changed bitch? And why are you not wearing your Dalton Uniform huh? The theme is High School Reunion, isn't it?" Santana approached Barry and pointed at his chest.
Iris is getting pissed off on how Santana talked to Barry. So she approached her and defended her Brother.
"Hey you Santana! Stopped talking to Sebastian like that! You are just a guest here like everyone does" she shoved Santana off.
"And who the hell are you? Monkey? Are you Sebastian's girlfriend? Oh! I forgot! You only like boys. Can you please get out of the way and I am not yet done with him!" Santana shoved Iris away and she pointed at Barry again.
Oliver and Tommy saw something in Barry shifted. He looks different all of a sudden. The shy sweet cute boy morphed into someone as…
"Iris, I got this" Barry growled out of annoyance and shoved Iris at his side towards Eddie. All Barry can see now is red. He is now glaring so hard at Santana's eyes.
"Look Sha-Queer-A! This is enough! And stop insulting my sister. And wow! Look at you now. Bitchy as ever. You've never changed. Do you know the word maturity, huh?" Barry pushed Santana away.
"Hey! Stop hurting Santana!" Both Kurt and Rachel reached for Santana's arms before she loses her balance.
"Oh wow! So gayface or let me call you young Betty Wilde and young Barbra Streisand is here. Where is Gay Cyclops?" Barry eyed the three of them.
"I so hate you Sebastian" Kurt approached Barry and pushed him.
"Why are you still angry at me gayface? Oh, for your information I am still single and I am still not interested in dating someone like you and where is the man of my dreams is he here?" he grinned at Kurt sheepishly and looking for Blaine's presence.
"He is here, but he is not interested in you Sebastian!" Kurt was taken aback and pissed off and he just went back to Santana's side.
"Can't get enough of my meerkat face? So, let me ask you. I bet the whole William Mckinley High is here. Since Miss Thea Queen told me earlier about a performance. Can't wait for your face to kiss the floor Satan. And I am smelling again the stench of public schools" he looked at them cockily and crossing his arms.
"Screw you Sebastian and Thea darling can we have a one on one duel on the stage later on? I want a rematch with this bitch" Santana gave Barry a pointed look.
"A rematch? Can't move on? Want to have another Slushie session again? If you want a duel fine with me" Barry answered in a very arrogant way which caught everyone off guard.
Thea is speechless on the scene before her. She didn't know what to say. So she just answered simply "Santana, a duet duel is fine with me. It might make the people here more entertained. What do you need for props?".
"A chair and a Cello" Santana flatly answered.
"On it! Give me an hour. I can pull some strings on that. I will be back guys!" Thea left the group and made a phone call.
"See you later douchebag and prepare yourself for our rematch. I will wipe the floor out" Santana stood up straightly and fixes herself.
"Looking forward to it Satan! Now before my vision gets red, I might say something that you might regret later. I say shoo!" Barry smirked cockily waving his hands towards the group.
Rachel Berry approached Barry and she reached for his right hand "I am no longer mad at you Sebastian. I heard about what happened to your parents and I am so sorry. I'm sorry. Can we talk later? If you have time?" she held his face and Barry was caught off guard at her gesture towards him, but he could see her sincerity and sympathy.
"Thank you Rachel and sorry for my insults towards you earlier. And yes of course we can talk later. Here is my number" he smiled at her warmly.
Rachel smiled and nodded and followed after Santana and Kurt.
When the group left. Everyone looked at Barry with a shocked face, except for Iris. And Barry's demeanor suddenly switched.
"Iris, are you okay? I am so sorry that Santana acted hostile towards you. I will never let her hurt you" Barry approached Iris with resolve. And he covered his face out of shame and worry.
"I am okay Barry. It's just words. I am fine" Iris hugged Barry and caressed his back.
"Wow! Barry that is so cool! I never thought you can do that" Sara commented, amusement on her face.
Barry looked at Sara and he smiled at her, after that he spoke "I am so sorry guys if you have to see me like that. It's complicated. It's a long story….uumm….I was known as Sebastian Smythe before. Maybe I could tell you about it later on. I don't want to ruin Oliver's birthday. I am so sorry" He looked at them with guilt in his eyes.
"Smythe? Are you somehow related to Antoine?" Laurel asked him.
"Yes he is my Father. Why?" Barry looked at Laurel curiously.
"I've worked with him before. He is a good man and he always gives praises to his Son. I never thought that it was you" she gave Barry her sincere smile.
"Oh. I never thought that Papa is telling stories about me to his colleagues" Laurel could see the unshed tears in Barry's eyes, it is joy. They smiled at each other and a word of silent Thank you from Barry has reached Laurel through his eyes.
Oliver knew about Barry's change of name. But he never thought that Barry carries a different attitude back when he was Sebastian Smythe. Although it caught him off guard about Barry's manner earlier. It didn't change the way how he feels about him. He finds the Bitchy Barry hot as hell.
When Tommy was about to approach Barry to comfort him someone called after him. "Good Evening Mister Merlyn! Sorry we are like 15-20 mins. Late" a guy in his earlier 20s approached the table.
When Tommy turned around he was greeted by a group of boys wearing a familiar blazer same as Iris. "Oh hi Hunter! Don't worry! The show will start within an hour, so you just made it on time" he have shaken hands with Hunter and the rest of the group.
"Is that our Legendary Captain Smythe?" one of the Warblers pointed at Barry's direction.
"Oh my God! It is him!" the other member shouted.
The Warblers approached Barry and they were in awe. And Barry was shocked to see them, because it has been almost a year ever since graduation that he communicated with the Warblers. After the death of his second family.
The group was not able to contain their Glee upon seeing Barry. And they squished him in a group hug. The people on the table was shocked again.
"Captain Smythe, where have you been?"
"Captain! We miss you so much!"
"Wow! Captain your hair is longer and you look sexy!"
"Why are you not wearing your Dalton Uniform?"
"Are you still single Captain?"
"Sebastian, go out on a date with me again?"
"Hey guys. Hey guys. Please calm down" Barry is laughing and he is trying to calm the warblers, but it seems that they are not listening. I don't have a choice am I? I need to do this. Ugh. He thought.
Barry modulated his voice, so that the Warblers will stop bombarding him with questions. And to listen to him.
"Warblers! Formation numéro 1!" he commanded in French.
When the Warblers heard the command from Barry, they rushed into position. This surprised Oliver and Tommy, because they followed Barry without any questions.
"Vous pourrez me poser vos questions plus tard, calmez vous s'il vous plaît. J'ai hâte de vous voir, vous me manquez tellement! Soyez compréhensifs. Oh mon dieu j'arrive pas à y croire!" Barry talked to the Warblers in french and everyone just nods.
(Guys, you can ask me questions later on. Please calm down. I am so overwhelmed in seeing you. I miss you too! So please understand. Oh God I can't believe this.)
Barry didn't know what to do. Oliver's birthday is really a High School reunion. Earlier it was Mckinley and now the Dalton Academy Warblers. Such a small world indeed.
"Wow my Barry! I didn't know you can speak french fluently?" Tommy is so amazed at this new discovery.
"Yeah Mister Merlyn! He is a top student at our school and the best in speaking french.
He teaches us how to speak. Because we suck" Thad commented and the rest followed with laughs.
"I might be needing a translator. In case I will have investors from France. What do you say Barry?" Oliver followed.
"Oh. Of course Oliver. I am willing to be a translator at your company, if you need me" Barry blushed at his sudden response.
"Happy Birthday Mister Queen!" the warblers greeted Oliver in a sing-song voice. He waved at them to show his gratitude.
Barry's past is unraveling bit by bit in front of Oliver's eyes. He is seeing how the Warblers respect him and even fanboyed to his Angel. And how the people from Mckinley resent him as Sebastian Smythe, but he believes that Barry's heart is made out of pure gold. Maybe he has his own reasons why he acted that way before. He just have to wait for Barry to open his heart to him.
"Hello Sebby" Hunter looked lovingly at Barry, which didn't escaped Oliver's eyes.
"Hello Hunter" Barry greeted him in a flat tone and he averted his eyes somewhere. Oliver noticed.
"Since our Captain is here. We can perform in our fullest. Sebastian, join us" Trent approached Barry, he grabbed his hand and lead his way to the group.
While Barry is a bit busy talking with the Warblers. Hunter approached the table and he greeted each and every one of them. When his eyes landed on Iris, the Dalton Blazer didn't escaped his eyes "Hello Iris, how are you? It's been a year and is that Sebastian's?" he pointed at the blazer.
"I am fine Hunter, it's been a while too. This is Eddie my boyfriend by the way. And yeah, this is Sebastian's, I borrowed it" Iris explained.
"Iris, can I ask a favor from you regarding Sebastian? Please? Eddie, can I borrow Iris for a bit?" both nodded and Iris followed Hunter in the corner.
"What favor do you want from me Hunter? I know you still have feelings for him" Iris furrowed her eyebrows.
"I know Sebby will turn down our invitation for the Warblers performance later. This is not about my feelings for him, but the group misses him so much. And we know that he is stubborn. I will tell the group later that we will perform first "Dark Side". Sebastian knows the choreography of that song. It is originally Blaine who sang that, but we want him to perform it. Like returning to Warblers, even for one night. Please Iris, help me on this. I know Sebby will listen to you" Hunter pleaded.
"Okay. What's the plan?" Iris agreed.
7:30 pm Verdant Stage
"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Tonight we are celebrating my Brother's 25th Birthday. I would like to thank everyone who are gathered here and the performers who were invited. Ollie! I love you so much and enjoy the night! And I would like to remind everyone, that serving of alcoholic drinks are currently limited. Since this evening's theme is High School Reunion. Without further Ado, I will be introducing our first performance of this evening. Let us give a warm round of applause to Dalton Academy Warblers!" as Thea introduced the first performers. Barry cheered for his friends. He turned down the invitation to perform with them earlier.
He is not aware of Hunter's and Iris plans.
Before the Warblers started their performance, the stage setup was arranged in a familiar place. These piqued Barry's interest, it looks like it reminded him of the Warblers Club Room.
Everybody is positioning themselves on the stage. Except for Hunter, Thad, Nick and Trent. Who went down from the stage, this is the cue for Iris to do their plan.
Iris turned Barry to face her. And Barry suddenly noticed that Iris is no longer wearing the Dalton Academy Blazer. "Barry I am so sorry about this, please do understand" but despite Iris' apologies, she is smiling. Barry is flustered.
Barry felt that a theater microphone was attached to his forehead care of Thad. While Iris is fixing his cardigan. Trent put the Dalton Blazer to Barry. It was then that he realized that they wanted him to perform. He has no choice, doesn't he?
The Warblers started whistling, humming and producing a melodic tone and that is the cue for Barry to start. He still knows the choreography, like it happened yesterday. It's just that it was Blaine Anderson who performed this and not him.
Ohh...ohhh...oh..oh…..There's a place that I know. It's not pretty there and few have ever gone. And if I show it to you now, will it make you run away. Barry makes his way to the stage while the Warblers is swaying on their respective seats. Hunter sat in the largest chair while Thad, Nick and Trent sat with the others.
Will you stay even if it hurts Barry faced the audience while he buttons the Dalton Blazer to secure it on his body with a solemn look on his face. Then he looked at the table where Oliver, Tommy, Iris, Eddie, Sara and Laurel are currently located. With amusement on their faces. But when he looked at Oliver and Tommy, he see something different. Is it love? Are they worried?
Even if I try to push you out. Will you return? He walked around looking at the Warblers still swaying on their seats. And Hunter still looking at him lovingly.
And remind me who I really am. Please remind me who I really am The Warblers started to rouse from their seats and make their positions in front of Barry. And Thad approached him for a welcoming gesture. Barry walked around again and this time the Warblers are in V formation with Nick in front of him.
Everybody's got a dark side. Will you love me? Can you love mine? they danced and still singing in front of Barry, while he is singing full of emotions.
Nobody's a picture perfect but we're worth it. You know that we're worth it Barry walked around and the warblers dancing at his direction.
Will you love me? Even with my dark side? Barry dispersed the warblers to make a space in the middle.
Don't run away, don't run away He faced the audience once again and run towards them with the warblers on his back still dancing and singing a melody with him.
Just promise me you will stay. Promise me you will stay Everyone faced the audience and Barry stood in the middle still with the Warblers dancing on his side.
Will you love me, with my dark side..oh ohhh ohhh! Hunter stood up from his position and made a summoning gesture towards the warblers. Barry faced him and they walked towards each other as Hunter made a fist bump to Barry.
Everybody's got a dark side. Do you love me? Can you love mine? The whole group dance and turned then switched from their positions and they continue with their Acapella and melody, while Barry still leads the song.
Nobody's a picture perfect but we're worth it. You know that we're worth it after switching positions Barry made his way towards the table and mounted it and faced the Warblers, he made an eye contact with Hunter, he offered his hand to Barry together with Nick to dismount from the table.
Will you love me? Even with my dark side? They swayed - hands reached out the audience and into their chests, and they swayed their heads to the left holding their blazers and stepped backwards.
Don't run away, don't run away Barry stepped forward and he unbuttons his Dalton Blazer, but Hunter and Nick stopped him before he do so. Barry faces them and they finish their melodic acapella.
After an emotional performance, the Warblers hugged Barry once again on stage with tears on their eyes. It was then Barry realized that despite his bad attitude before, there are still people who misses him and these guys stood by him. He felt guilty about it, cutting his connections with them. And he had to admit it to himself, that he loved and miss performing with the Warblers.
They faced the audience and bowed.
They received a loud roar and cheer.
Barry rushed towards the comfort room, because he could no longer contain his emotions. He wanted to cry alone. But Iris followed him. That song hit him hard. He understands why the Warblers selected that song for him.
After the Warblers first performance, it was then that the next performers were from another school the Vocal Adrenaline and Throat Explosion.
Hunter and the Warblers approached Oliver and Tommy's table. It was Trent who asked "Excuse me Mister Merlyn and Mister Queen, have you seen where our Captain went?".
Tommy and Oliver looked at each other. They are a bit worried at Barry's expression earlier during and after his performance. "I am sorry but we don't know where he went" Oliver responded worriedly.
"Oh no...Is Captain going to ditch us?" one of the members spoke worriedly. The warblers faces shows great disappointment.
"Who says that I am going to ditch you? Idiots" when everyone recognizes who that voice belongs to, their heads raised in unison.
Tommy and Oliver also raised their heads but what they saw is not Barry Allen, but Sebastian Smythe wearing his full Dalton Academy Uniform in all his glory, his aura is different - a young man full of confidence with an aristocratic charm. His hair is no longer in a man's half up ponytail in a bun with double braids, instead it is styled in a Handsome rush up. With Iris on his side and she smirked at the group on the table.
"What's with those faces? Miss me? I know you do. And you Hunter Clarington! We will talk later once everything is over. Am I clear?" he pointed out at his chest. Hunter just nodded.
"Warblers, I will ask Miss Queen about the program and I will do some arrangements on our song of choices. So for now stay on your table and don't make any ruckus. Are we all clear?" he talked to them in a commanding tone and the warblers just nodded and they returned quietly on their table.
"Wow Barry! I mean Sebastian, you can make those guys follow you" Eddie snorted.
Barry returned to their table and he face palmed. "I guess. I mean yeah, I am their Captain for almost 3 years back in Dalton. So, it's no wonder".
"My Barry! Who would have thought that you are the Legendary Captain? The warblers keeps telling me these tales, when I talk to them and requested for their performance this evening, they told me that they might perform differently, because their Captain Smythe is no longer with them. Who would have thought that it was you? And why is your name different back then?" Tommy smirked and gave Barry his questioning look.
"It's because of my family. I was adopted by the Smythe's when I was 11, we moved to Paris and I lived there for 2 years. And we transferred to Ohio and I transferred to Dalton. When they died, I decided to use my old name again" he explained.
Everybody just nodded and they understand and did not pry on it further, especially Oliver. He wants to enjoy the night. And Barry in his High School Uniform? Who would have thought that it will look so hot on him.
After 30 minutes of watching the other's performance. It is the William Mckinley High School's turn. They performed "What doesn't kill you" and "Fly/I believe I can fly". After their performance Santana grabbed the microphone from Thea.
"Sebastian Smythe a.k.a Andrew McCarthy and formerly Disney Prince Haircut, I hope you are not forgetting our rematch this evening and so this applies to the Warblers. A Michael Jackson song" she swayed her hips and her curly hair as she descends from the stage making an eye contact to Barry.
Barry just gave her his death glare.
It was the Warblers turn to perform. They positioned themselves at the Stage, but before they start their performance Barry made an introduction "Good Evening Everyone. We are the Dalton Academy Warblers and I am their Captain Sebastian Smythe. Happy Birthday to Mister Oliver Queen and thank you for inviting us here! I hope you enjoy the show" Barry looked at Oliver and smiled at him warmly.
They started singing "Stand" and followed by "I'm Glad you came", everyone at Verdant enjoyed their show. Because they are the only acapella group among the performers. And despite their choreographic moves, they are not running out of breath. This amuses Oliver on what kind of training regimen does Barry do to have this kind of stamina in their performance.
After a breathtaking performance. Thea announced that there will be 15 minutes break and everyone will be served with their drinks and food.
8:40 pm Verdant Stage
"Hey guys! Did you enjoy our High School reunion theme party?" Thea asked the audience. The audience answered enthusiastically. "I am glad you enjoyed the evening and so is our Birthday Boy! Ollie, I hope you are enjoying the show!" Oliver gave Thea a thumbs up from afar.
"So, we are on our second half of tonight's show and I hope you will prepare yourselves for a duel!"
While Thea is doing some introduction and a little chitchat from the audience. The stage is being set up to an another familiar place to Barry. The chair's are arranged in circles, and there are two Cello player's who positioned themselves in the middle.
Santana ascends from the stage and she is wearing her usual black skirt, black coat showing her cleavage and a black fedora. "Hey Andrew McCarthy! I demand satisfaction in your Warbler tradition. Go up here bitch".
"Shhhh...Hey hey Satan, watch your mouth. I won't back out you know. It's just that I don't want to make a girl cry in front of these people. Don't we?" Barry talks in a sarcastic tone and makes his way to the stage.
Everyone in Verdant stayed silent, you can barely hear anything. It's like everyone is holding their breaths for the incoming duel.
Santana and Barry positioned themselves on the stage.
"Hey Ollie. This looks intense" Tommy commented in a hushed tone. Oliver did not respond but he is watching so intently. Maybe Tommy is right, this looks intense. He can feel the tension from the two performers on stage.
The whole Verdant club darkens. And the spotlight is solely focused on the two figures on stage.
And the rematch begins.
The Duet-Cello Begins to play
Santana positioned herself and took a seat in one of the Chairs, crossing her arms and legs looking at Barry mockingly. Barry approached near her and gave her a death glare, while holding his breath.
The Duet-Cello intensifies
Barry started to glide and do side steps through the encircled chairs, eyes still focused intently on Santana.
As he came into the window. It was the sound of a crescendo. He came into her apartment. He left the Bloodstains on the carpet he caressed Santana's left shoulder mockingly and whispered through her ear, while Santana looks at him with amusement on her face.
She ran underneath the table. He could see she was unable Barry turned around and faced Santana.
So she ran into the Bedroom. She was struck down. It was her doom eyes still locked on each other a never ending death glare.
Annie, are you okay? (Barry). So Annie, are you okay? (Santana). Are you okay Annie?(Barry) Barry tilted his head to the right and smirked scoffingly at Santana. While Santana slides at the back of the Cello player, caressing his back. Eyes still locked at Barry.
Annie, are you okay? (Santana). So, Annie are you okay? (Barry). Are you okay Annie?(Santana) They are still staring at each other, they cross paths and turned around.
Annie, are you okay?(Barry). So, Annie are you okay?(Santana). Are you okay Annie?(Barry) They turned around again and faced each other, you will see how Barry is so pissed off at Santana with his jutted expression. While Santana approaches him acting like attacking him with those stance and intense stares, not leaving Barry's green ones and she turned around.
Annie, are you okay? (Santana) So, Annie are okay. (Barry) Are you okay Annie! Annie are you okay, will you tell us that you're okay?(Together)...ah! (Barry) Santana turned around again and Barry glides his way towards her, his intense look towards her is getting stronger. Frowning with those beautiful eyebrows.
There's a sign in the window. That he struck you a crescendo Annie (Together) and when Barry was about to turn away from Santana, she pulled Barry's white shirt together with his neck tie so hard to face her and she pushed him away, spitting high notes.
This action made Oliver and Tommy flinch from their table. Tommy biting his lips so hard at the intense performance on the stage.
He came into your apartment. He left the bloodstains on the carpet (Together)... ah! (Barry) Then he ran into the bedroom you were struck down it was your doom! (Together) Barry fixes his Blazer and he continues to taunt Santana on their performance. Gliding and doing steps pointing at her.
Annie are you okay? (Barry). So, Annie are you okay? (Santana). Are you okay Annie? (Barry) more intense eye contact and Santana raises her right eyebrow.
Annie are you okay? (Santana). So, Annie are you okay? (Barry) Barry and Santana is chasing each other on stage, eyes burned with pure exasperation. From the point of view from the audience it was like as if they were flirting a little, but you can feel the tension. Like your heart is racing so fast and you are grinding your teeth so hard.
Are you okay Annie? (Santana). Annie, are you okay? Annie, are okay? (Together) Santana moved away from Barry and he chased after her from the other side of the stage.
You've been hit by! (Barry). You've been struck by (Santana). A smooth Criminal! (Together) they hit each other's high notes, on each other's faces. Barry is almost grinding his teeth. While Santana is killing him with her piercing brown eyes.
The Duet-Cello solo
While the Cello is reaching it's climax, both Barry and Santana parted ways. Both eyes still locked on each other. It was like devouring each other's prey and ready to kill at any moment. Barry is so absorbed at their performance, and he could not control how angry he was. He could not explain it. He is so fired up. So so angry. Dang! He miss this. A powerful, undefeated Captain of the Warblers. Almighty Sebastian Smythe! King of sarcasm and insults. It was like he was unleashed from his restraint from a very very long time.
They both glide and still like chasing each other sideways and stopped on the opposite side of the stage, holding two chairs and facing each other.
I don't know! (Santana). Annie are you okay, will you tell us that you're okay? (Barry) Santana pointed her fingers upwards as she hit a momentum of her note. And Barry still grinding his teeth before spitting out his baritone vocal range.
Parenthesis is Santana's part.
There's a sign in the window(I don't know!). That he Struck you - A Crescendo Annie (I don't know!). He came into your apartment (I don't know!). Left the Bloodstains on the carpet (I don't know why Baby!) they still continue to glide and encircle each other, hitting each other's notes. Santana is so into her performance as well.
Then you ran into the Bedroom (I don't know!). You were stuck down. It was your doom Annie! (Barry) everyone could feel Barry's intense emotion every time he spat the lyrics of the song.
Annie are you okay?(Dang gone it baby!) Will you tell us that you're okay?(Dang Gone it Baby!)
There's a sign in the window(Dang Gone it Baby!) That he struck you Annie(Hoo!) A crescendo Annie(Hoo!)
He came into your Apartment left the bloodstains on the carpet. Then you ran into the Bedroom(Hoo!Hoo!) You were struck down(Dang gone it!) It was your doom Annie! Barry turned and kicked the chair side wards and made a 'you're crazy' and 'you are dead' gesture as he walked towards her and pointed at her face in a gun form, as Santana approached him.
You've been hit by (Barry). You've been struck by! A smooth Criminal! (Together)
As the cello ended it's notes. Barry and Santana stared at each other intensely, they have forgotten that there are people watching them. Because, they are so absorbed in their hostility towards each other. Until Santana spoke growling "I was still better Smythe!".
"Still not even close Lopez…" Barry growled spatting her last name like he was talking to a High grade criminal. He is shaking out of pure rage.
Both of them didn't heard the cheer and clap from the audience. Until Rachel and Kurt, approached Santana on stage to pull her away. Same as Barry, as Thad and Nick touched his shoulder to bring him back to reality.
Barry was stunned on what had happened. It was like he was possessed, but the feeling is so great.
May 17, 2012 - 2:40 AM
Dear Daddy,
I don't know what happened the whole evening. It was like, I am being possessed or something. I know this is me a year ago. A few years back. But I feel that I am on top of the world!
Daddy, I am so sorry. I don't know what I am doing here. This is Starling City. I am not familiar with this place yet. But I have to run. I am so flustered! Hunter, Blaine, Nick, Rachel, Tommy…..
What is so special about me?
Daddy….please find me…I am here at the harbor.
I am so so confused.
My heart is beating so fast, I think I am going to explode!
Love,
Barry
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"Hey cutie! What are you doing here at this hour? Wanna have some fun?"
"Um….sorry. I have to go….Hey! Let go of me! Somebody help! Help me! Stop!"
"No one will hear you! You smell so nice! shhhh….Let's have fun young prince!"
And Barry's world becomes dark.
2:45 AM
****Incoming Call Mister Blue Eyes****