Genius in Overdrive
Disclaimer: So yeah, I own nothing but what you see here. Awesome eh? This will take place after the Legends of Tomorrow save the day and return to STAR Labs.
Summary: Cisco Ramon's genius brain starts to go into overdrive in an alarming way.
Everyone was in a joyful mood after the 'Legends' had returned to STAR Labs victorious over Vandal Savage. Even Lisa 'Golden Glider' Snart had been allowed to attend the fun since she hadn't been able to go on the mission. Though there was quickly one thing she had noticed missing from the festivities, and that was her hunk of a smart man Cisco Ramon. She hoped he wasn't trying to hide from her as that was just rude! Spotting his little friends, one of which was keeping his mask on so that Mick or her couldn't figure out his identity, the girl went over to them to ask if either of the two knew where her Cisco was. She'd gone a long while without her Cisco fix and it was starting to get annoying.
"Heya, do either of you know where Cisco is?" She asked the two curiously.
Caitlin and the previously mentioned still masked Barry looked at one another deciding on how best to answer that. As to be honest, neither of them had seen their friend lately at all and the last time either of them had tried contacting Cisco, the young man had told them he was feeling ill and not wanting to see anyone cause of it. As he had no desire to get them sick as well, but both had shown up at his place anyway at different points to visit him and he had looked a bit on the bad side too. But any offers to help him out had always been rebuffed by him. "Um… To be honest we haven't really talked much or seen him in the last two weeks as he's been a bit ill. And not letting us help him get better." Caitlin told the girl while biting her lower lip and wondering yet again if she should have helped him out anyway despite his say so to the contrary.
Lisa wasn't very happy with that response and it clearly showed in her expression as Barry backed up while holding his hands up in defense. "Whoa, just take it easy. We've only been respecting his wishes even if its been killing us to do so." He told her.
If looks could kill, he'd likely be dead right then and there for his attempt to calm her. "And you two just what? Didn't think that maybe there was more to it then what he said? Like poisoning by some jerk to get him to do what they want or die if he didn't!? What kind of friends are you two!?" Lisa asked very annoyed that these two so called friends hadn't done more for her Cisco!
The two looked down feeling ashamed of themselves for not having done more even though Cisco had told them not too. But they were also feeling a bit alarmed over the girl's words too as it hadn't been something they had even thought of. Barry looked back up at Lisa before speaking again. "I'm sure it can't be something like that, I mean he would have told us somehow." He told her while trying to sound as if he was convincing himself in the process.
The lovely Snart girl merely rolled her eyes at the Speedster for his attempt. "Yeah… No, we're gonna go over there right now and see what we can do for my Engineer." She informed the two in a no nonsense tone of voice that got her nods of agreement in return that made her immensely satisfied as the two weren't quite willing to go against her even if one of them was faster than her.
"Lenny! We're going to Cisco's to check up on him!" Lisa called out over the small crowd, and she didn't have to wait long for him to show up either.
He gave her a look wondering just why exactly she had bothered saying anything to him since he knew she would have gone and done it anyway regardless of what he did or didn't say. Lisa must have realized what he was thinking however. "Well you are always talking about being in the need to know, sooo I thought I'd be nice enough to do so!" She told him with a bright smile that had him doubting her words as there was obviously something she wanted. And it likely involved the kid at that too.
"Uh-huh… Well you won't mind if I go then as well?" He enquired and he saw a brief look of annoyance from his sister and smirked at her as he had figured that she was looking to possibly get some alone time with Ramon.
"Sure, why not!" She said with false cheer in her voice and getting even more annoyed when his smirk turned into a knowing grin that he had her good and proper.
Soon, the quartet were off to see one Cisco Ramon, but not before letting the others know what they were doing. Naturally Sara had decided to come so it became less of a quartet and more of a party of five. She had heard good things about the guy and was curious about him.
Thirty Minutes Later…
After a slight argument about what vehicle to take to get there, it had been decided to take a van to reach Cisco's place as it had the most space available for all of them to be in. Even though Barry could have ran all the way there, but had chosen not too. Well more like had been conned into riding along by Cold as the man had wanted to needle him and maybe get him to slip up about his identity with Lisa around. Sadly his attempts had failed but it did get a good laugh or two out of Sara and Lisa. Naturally Caitlin tried to glare the life out of him but the man refused to let it affect him, much to her annoyance. And now the small group were at Cisco's apartment complex and Caitlin was battling an internal fight about the fact she was revealing her friend's where abouts to two criminals unless they already knew.
And Caitlin figured it was a good likelyhood that they did, or at least Lisa did since she seemed to have a thing for Cisco. Whether or not it was genuine Caitlin wasn't entirely sure but she knew she didn't want her friend hurt cause of the girl's actions. Something she plan to have a talk about with the girl in question very soon once she got the chance. "Hmm.. Not bad." Lisa mentioned with approval in her voice. Her man certainly found himself a nice safe area to be in that was for certain.
Cold harrumphed as places like this was simply too vanilla for his tastes. "Your boytoy would live in a place like this." He remarked sarcastically, earning a glare from his sister which only got him to smirk at her in return.
The five soon got out and made their way inside, though they knew they had to look awkward considering what three of them were wearing, but at least Lenny had thankfully left his cold gun in the van so as not to spook anyone. It only took them fifteen minutes to reach the third floor to where Cisco's apartment was thanks to the elevator. "You know, I'm still not happy about that betrayal at the air field Snart." Barry remarked as he stalled for time in front of Cisco's door.
Lenny rolled his eyes at the man before responding. "Its been months Barry boy, so get over it already. Naturally I'd be happy to lend a cold but helpful hand in doing so if you wanted." He said with a smirk and his words made it clear to everyone what he was meaning. Though Lisa was curious over the name drop thing and wondered if that was actually the Flash's real name. Something she'd bug her brother about later on for sure.
Barry glared at him and only got a chuckle for his effort from the man. "Now now, let's not waste time glaring and spend more time knocking on a door." Snart said, and it seemed to everyone else as if he was just merely discussing the weather instead.
The Speedster sighed in aggravation and turned his attention back to the door and knocked on it. Not hearing anything, he did it again but still nothing. "Cisco! Its your friends man, open up please!" He called out and put his ear to the door to see if he could hear anything. Unfortunately he could hear nothing from the otherside and it made him to start to worry a little while wondering if maybe his friend was out or something.
Testing the door knob and finding it locked, he decided to vibrate it enough to fall off and moments later it did. And Leonard Snart was impressed by that and wouldn't mind the ability to do it himself as it'd be real handy in stealing stuff. Barry pushed the door open and walked inside, with the others soon following him. What he and the others saw greatly worried everyone, well aside from Cold but that's just him. But he had to admit that it was pretty damn weird to see. As not every day does one see a room with poor lighting and writing all over the walls that made absolutely no sense to him at all whatsoever. "You knocked, but didn't go away, it makes this one wonder it does. For instead of going away, you came inside instead." The voice of Cisco Ramon called out and the way he was sounding instantly worried a few of the people present.
"Cisco?" Caitlin called out.
"That is the name of this one yes, the name this one has had for years since a baby. But is Cisco really a Cisco anymore? Who can answer that sort of thing? For one knock becomes three knocks that leads to much noise." He called out again and making the worry aside from Cold go up even more. Cold just figured that the kid had finally snapped from all the pressure he was likely under. It tended to happen to smart kids after all from time to time unless they were able to find ways to cope with their brains.
Now you might wonder how he even knew that and it was all thanks to research on his part. Something that had paid off a time or two during certain heists. "Baby this isn't funny, please come out where we can see you." Lisa called out pleadingly while looking around in the poorly lit area as best as she could.
Shuffling could be heard but they had yet to see him. "The Glider seeks out the Smarts, but does the Smarts believe the Glider is really that concerned?" He asked and Lisa had to admit the doubt in his voice hurt her. And she intended to show him in every way that she could that Hell yes she is that damned concerned about him! And a whole lot more then just that too!
Finally realizing that his voice was coming from one of the rooms, the group headed there and opened up a door, revealing more poor light and more writing everywhere in what looked to be Cisco's bedroom. And the place looked all kinds of torn up too judging by the fact that Cisco himself was sitting in the middle of the room huddled up and rocking back and forth like a crazy person might do. Judging by what little they could see, Cisco himself didn't look that great either and Lisa immediately rushed over to him, not even bothered by his lack of bathing due to the smell coming from him. Barry and Caitlin were definitely feeling ashamed of theirselves now for not having come to check up on their friend much sooner. And both were greatly worried over the young man's appearance and state of mind.
Sara and Lenny watched on, though one caring a bit more than the other but choosing to stay out of it for the time being unless otherwise needed. Kneeling down with a hand on his shoulder, Lisa looked on at her man with concern, worry and fear easily seen on her face. "Cisco? Are… Are you okay sweety?" She asked worriedly and hoped some jerk face hadn't done this to him cause there would be Hell to pay!
Unfortunately for her and everyone else, he just continued to stare on into nothingness while muttering aloud. "One plus one equals two but truly it really equals three instead. They have forced us all to try and believe the lie of one plus one equaling two. But Smarts knows the truth he does!" He said a little crazily, causing Lisa to look up at the others in alarm.
"We… Are gonna have to get him back to STAR Labs." Barry said while feeling highly disturbed at the sight of his friend. Everyone else and yes, this includes Cold this time, agreed with that statement. Lisa hoped something could be done for her man as she just hated to see him this way.
Author's Notes: I do plan on turning this into a full on story later on, perhaps after Legends of Tomorrow is finished so that way I can plan accordingly. Or I might just write out the story before that anyway. Just depends on my thinking is all really. And I think apparently I've been spelling Cold's first full name wrong awhile now. My bad on that. Anywho… R and R!