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Bivolo was tired. Mark's tantrum was tearing his family apart. He knew that someone from the Rogues had to know Mark's whereabouts, because it wasn't normal for Mark to leave without warning and Bivolo would bet it was Boomerang. From what Hartley had said, it was obvious that Mark was in Gotham and for some strange reason, he was hiding from Batman. Well…that was completely understandable. No one except the Joker wanted to be treated like a punching bag. Maybe one of Boomerang's friends had told him where he was and, to cover Mark, he was withholding the information. He normally would have respected it. Roy had always respected the decisions of others, but the circus he had created was affecting everyone's health. This time, Bivolo was going to solve the problem his way.
"Boomerang, I want to talk to you," said Bívolo.
- What's up, Roy?
"I want you to tell me exactly where Mark is," said Bivolo.
- I already told you all. I don't know where Mark is.
"Yes you know, Boomer," said Bivolo using his powers. "And you're going to tell me now."
He could see that Boomerang was trying to resist, he had bit his lip to keep from saying anything and his body was tense. Normally no one could pull it off, but the Rogues had spent a lot of time with Roy and had trained together, which meant that they all had at least a little resistance to his powers. It didn't matter, Bivolo just had to apply more pressure for longer. Boomerang relaxed instantly.
"In Gotham." Boomerang said, relenting.
This seemed to get everyone's attention, because they started talking in unison (Did you know all this time? Why didn't you tell us before? Is Mark okay? Did Batman capture him? Are we going to find him now? We could have gone looking for him weeks ago!), to yelling at George, Axel went straight for the car keys and Shawna picked up the phone. Bivolo remained silent, observing and assessing the situation. Boomerang had respected Mark's decisions at all times and could understand why he had done it. He wasn't mad at him for keeping Mark's whereabouts from him, just tired of this whole situation.
- We're leaving.-Cold said, taking the keys from Axel. Axel pouted, but everyone knew that it was for everyone's safety that no one was allowing Axel to drive.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" Axel asked.
"From what?" asked Cold. But Bivolo could see Axel's point. Here the most important person was missing and the one who should go instead of them. Axel looked at Cold as if he were ignorant.
"Is someone going to tell Barry?" Axel asked.
-I've called him, but he doesn't answer.- Shawna said.- He'll be on some League mission.
"Then we only have one solution left," said Cold. "We have to go to Gotham, do a robbery, wait for Batman to appear and warn Flash."
"Or take us to Arkham," Jesse said.
And for once, they all agreed with Jesse. Which surprised him quite a bit, from the surprise on his face. Bivolo was not on board with the plan, while fighting Flash was a joy because Flash was a funny, funny and compassionate hero, facing Batman was terrifying and his rogues gallery was just as crazy as he was…or maybe he was more crazy than his villains. But there was nothing better. He just hoped that the Joker would stay away from them at all times.
"Do you know Mark's address, Boomerang?" Cold asked.
- Yes.-said George resigned.-Devil has told me that Mark has been down all this time. He goes to the same coffee shop every morning. He's in the Narrows, the Scarecrow area. But he's fine, he's keeping a low profile. I have the whole Squad and Flag taking turns watching him and preventing him from doing something stupid, they also keep the Joker away from him, even though the Scarecrow and the Joker are on bad terms, that's why Mark is in a safe zone.
"Hold your hands." Shawna said. They all did. The next thing they knew, they were in Gotham and Shawna looked exhausted. Bivolo knew that it was the first time she had done something of that caliber. He felt proud of her.-We are in the Narrows, in Gotham.
And now they had to find Mark. But they did not have a chance to take two steps before they were accosted by the Scarecrow. The burlap sack from him, the scythe from him, it panicked in Gotham's slums.
- I knew you would come sooner or later.-said the Scarecrow.-I had them watch the area when The Weather Wizard settled here. You will not steal my territory.
- We didn't come to steal your territory.-said Axel.-We came to see the Weather Wizard.
But the Scarecrow did not listen to him or did not want to listen to him, or did not care what Axel said, he still gassed him and when Axel began to scream in pain, asking for help, all the Rogues came to his defense, attacking the Scarecrow. Bivolo attempted to use his powers on The Scarecrow, but with his burlap sack, he was immune to his powers. Then it started to rain and the strong winds made the Scarecrow stagger. Something in all this, or perhaps the entire situation, seemed like a joke or taken from a story. Because after almost two and a half weeks, there, in front of them, was Mark, furious, defending Axel. And of course, because this was Gotham, some neighbor must have called the police, who called Batman directly, because Batman showed up seconds later, disarming them like he was a ninja.
- You only punch, Batman.-said The Weather Wizard.-At least Flash has style.
-You're going to Arkham.-Batman said.-And you to Blackcage.-he said to Boomerang, who was grumbling all the time and looking at him annoyed.
- Let us go. We haven't done anything.-Axel said, still uncomfortable due to the effects of the fear gas. But at least on him, Bivolo could use his powers to calm him down.
"We want to see Flash," said Bívolo.
- You have the wrong city.-Batman replied.-This is my city.
- Please.-said Lisa.-We want to see Flash.
-Alfred. Call Flash.
In an instant, Flash appeared before them. When he and The Weather Wizard saw each other, everyone could tell the tension and discomfort between them. Bivolo saw Mark take several steps back. Bivolo sighed resignedly. The next moment, Mark and Flash were kissing, to the alarmed look of Batman and The Scarecrow. The Scarecrow looked at the fear gas, as if that was what had caused all this mess or as if this was his worst nightmare. Nobody wanted to interrupt the scene, for fear that Mark would run away again. No one had to know that the reason they were passionately kissing was because Bivolo had used his powers to soothe their feeling of rejection. They would deal with Mark's rejection issues another time, but they would when they got back to Central City.
"Is this really happening?" the Scarecrow asked Batman. Batman nodded. "Was it my toxin?" This time there was no response.
For the first time in two and a half weeks, Bivolo could see why Leonard Snart told Barry Allen to buy Mark drinks. Only had to look at the way Flash kissed Mark, as if he were made of porcelain, the care he took when touching him, as if he didn't want to scare him. But what Bivolo liked the most was the sparkle in their eyes, as if they wanted to tell each other everything and didn't know how.
- Boss.-said Boomerang.-As I see that we are going to be here for a while or a couple of days, I am going to call my friends.
Snart nodded. Axel, Jesse, Sam and Rose exchanged money, Bivolo had heard weeks ago something about a bet on Barry and Mark. Bivolo and Snart looked at each other for a few moments, Snart raised an eyebrow, Bivolo shrugged. Bivolo knew that Snart knew that he had used his powers. Someone had to find out sooner or later. These days, with all this soap opera, sooner or later they would kiss. Bivolo had only sped up the process.