Luan woke up on May 15th. She goes to see Lucy. Lucy sighed and looked down as it was Lola and Lana's birthday.
The boys were gone and Lincoln was gone, too.
Barry was mad after the trip, straight up refusing to speak to any of his friends. They returned on the 8th, but he was mad as the 13th had come and went without so much as a happy birthday from anyone.
"I hate you all!" Barry screamed as he got ready for work.
They feel bad. Barry tied his new red and yellow lightning stripe sneakers and dashed off to work.
"We messed up, didn't we?" Hal asked.
"Big time." Oliver Queen says.
"We should make it up to Barry and throw him a party tonight." Luke says.
"What time does he get off work?" Garth asked.
"6:30 p.m., on the dot." Luke says.
"Then we need to get to work. We only have a few hours to put all this together." Shane says.
Meanwhile
"Lola Loud, it's pageant time!" Lola says. She began preparing for her next pageant. It wasn't a major pageant, but more a local one that she signed up to be part of.
Meanwhile, Luna was writing a song. Since tonight was the show, she wanted to write something for her siblings.
"Have you forgotten the show theme, Lunes?" Sam asked.
"No, I plan on singing twice. One song for the show, and one song for them." Luna says.
"That's sweet. Just get permission first." Sam says.
Clover was hungry. Sam made her some food as she smiled.
With Barry at Sugar Buzz Studios, he was making a batch of cotton candy milkshakes for a group of girls. He was smiling as he made them.
"Here you are, ladies!" Barry says. "Have a sweet day!"
After the girls left, the Ice Cream Freeze (Let's Chill) song started playing over the speakers.
"Oh, boy! Time for the Sugar Buzz Studios dance party!" Barry says as he jumps from behind the counter and does the dance with his coworkers with him front and center. The customers were loving this as they participated in it.
And when Sugar Sugar played, Barry led the customers in a song-and-dance sing-along. He was smiling the whole time.
Meanwhile, Lola arrived at school, making an entrance, despite it being 10:45 a.m. and her coming in late.
"Nice of you to join us, Miss Lola." Miss Andrews says. Lola blushed sheepishly and took her seat.
Lana looked over at her. Lola gave her a "don't say a word" look. Lana nodded.
Meanwhile, with the boys, they practiced their I Want It That Way routine before planning Barry's birthday surprise.
"I still can't believe we forgot…" Oliver Queen says, in disbelief.
"I know. But what we have planned will knock his socks off!" Shane says.
"What if he refuses to perform tonight?" Hal asked.
They look down. They had to get him to forgive them. The boys then head off to Sugar Buzz Studios to look for Barry.
Atticus gets ready for the show. Remy and Ollie did the same.
The boys see Barry hard at work as he was making a medium Spaced-Out Starburst candy smoothie for a customer. They wait until he's done.
"Oh, what do you birthday forgetters want?" Barry says, looking at the group before him. "You really hurt me, you know."
"We're really sorry, Barry." Luke says.
"If you're so sorry, then why did you forget my birthday?" Barry asked, making a Kit Kat milkshake for another customer.
The boys look down, ashamed.
"Look, I'm still on the clock. And I will perform with you tonight, if that's what you came to ask me." Barry says. "That doesn't mean I forgive you just yet."
They head out, grateful that Barry would perform with them tonight. But they also had to be quick about preparing the surprise they planned for him.
At lunch, Lola got a special lunch. Lana did as well. The twins were happy to be remembered and noticed today. Lola was a bit annoyed that there was a show tonight, but any sign of entitlement from her tonight would cost her and Lana their summers.
Charity knew it was their birthday, but they weren't going to have a huge party due to the family being busier than ever, especially since they had a high school senior or two in the house graduating and preparations were already underway for the Invincibros' joint graduation party that would be held at the Queens' massive Royal Woods estate.
"How old are we this year, anyway?" Lana asked.
"13." Lola says.
Later, Melony was eating. She thought about tonight's show.
She wasn't worried about it too much. Even though it would get closer and closer to the quarterfinals after this particular show, she still wasn't worried. She noticed the boys had eased up on her.
"Guess they finally realized…" She began to say, until she remembered what she and Garrett talked about that night. She wasn't going to let the power get to her head again.
Later, Barry noticed Barbara entering Sugar Buzz Studios. She took a counter seat and looked around.
"Oh, hey, Babs, what can I get for you?" Barry asked her.
"One Snickers shake, please. And a Sugar Buzz Signature candy tackle box." Barbara says.
"Coming up! What brings you here, anyway?" Barry asked, making Barbara's shake.
"I'm worried." Barbara says She says.
"About what?" Barry asked as he handed Barbara her shake and soon began working on her candy tackle box. "You know you can tell me anything."
"Your friends." Barbara says.
"What about them?" Barry asked. "Is something wrong with them?"
"Your bond." Barbara says, taking a sip of her shake.
"I've been upset with them since my birthday. I know they didn't mean to forget, but it still hurts, you know?" Barry says, finishing Barbara's candy tackle box.
"I understand." Barbara says. Once Barry handed her the candy tackle box, she held his hands. "It's gonna be okay. Would you like me to see if the girls can come keep you company for a bit? I'm going to go to work, but I'll be off in time for the show."
Barry nodded as Barbara started texting. Luckily, Karen and Jessica were free. Diana was training, Kara was spending time with Clark at the mall, and Zee had a magic show. The two girls in question soon entered.
"Hi, Barry, how are you?" Jessica says.
"How're you holding up?" Karen asked.
"Okay, I suppose." Barry says.
That was Barbara's cue to go to work, so she leaves Barry with Karen and Jessica.
Later, Melony was in class.
"Oh, yeah, she can't write." a kid teased as Melony tries to not let them get to her. The teacher glared at the kid before sending him to the principal's office.
Much later, it was an hour until the show. Barry showed up, but didn't exactly look at his friends.
Atticus gave him a new suit and a new performance outfit.
"Oh, my gosh, thanks!" Barry says, quickly changing into the performance outfit. "It fits perfectly!"
"The suit is for you to wear to Oakley's senior prom and the performance outfit wasn't just designed by me." Atticus says.
"Thank you, I love both things!" Barry says.
With Alem tuber
"Boys, remember, this rivalry with Atticus is not over." he says.
"But we can't fight him now." Alex says. "If we fight during the show, it's grounds for elimination."
"I'm just saying." Alem tuber says.
Remy and Ollie are silently getting ready for the show.
"Are you okay, boys?" Atticus asked.
"Yeah, we're fine. Except Ollie here is a bit annoyed." Remy says. "He found out his parents are picking June over him today."
"I like June, but maybe for a change, they'll actually spend time with her. If they come to the show, fine. If they don't, also fine." Ollie says. "I'll hang out with Molly after the show."
"June's with Lisa at a science convention, huh? They should have fun." Stephen says.
"My parents went with her." Ollie says.
Meanwhile, Emma was dressing for the show. Skara and Boscha were already dressed and ready.
Emma finished. "We can win this season." Emma says.
"But we'll have tougher competition than us, Em. If we end up eliminated after the quarterfinals, we had fun, okay?" Skara says.
"You see, this is how it'll go. Six teams go home tonight. Then there'll be 14. After that show, another six teams get eliminated and that will make the quarterfinal eight. Two teams get eliminated after the quarterfinals show, and that makes the semifinal six. Then another two teams get eliminated after the semifinals show, and then there's the final four that go to the finals show." Boscha says. "Only those four teams will go to the finals. If we don't make it that far, we'll try harder next season."
"Right." Skara says. "For now, let's be grateful that we're still in this."
Emma and Boscha nodded in agreement.
Soon, it was showtime. Gemma, Braxton, and Dave were on stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are live from the Music Box here in amazing San Diego, California!" Braxton says.
"Tonight, we are giving you a show based on a decade that truly feels underrated, the 1990's! Our teams have prepared routines for this amazing show, so it's sure to be a treat that'll move you from your seat!" Gemma says.
"We are eliminating six teams after all the performances tonight, which means our top 14 will get to advance to our Home-Run Spectacular show, where we will be in Chicago, giving the baseball spectators and attendees at Wrigley Field a show they won't soon forget!" Dave says.
"As always, the Bejeweled Button is in play for one lucky team tonight, which will keep them out of the elimination line and will also guarantee them a spot in the next show." Gemma says. "So, without further ado, let's introduce our first group!"
Atticus came up. "Ladies and gentlemen, can we all take a moment to celebrate a certain boy?" He asked. The crowd looked at Atticus.
The lights were on Barry as he gasped and smiled. Everyone began to sing Happy Birthday to him as he smiled bigger.
"Thanks, everyone!" Barry says as the fans cheered for him.
Atticus, Remy, Stephen, and Ollie then performed Summer Girls by LFO. The crowd liked their performance as some girls screamed for Atticus and Stephen.
The cups were backstage, getting ready. Mugman was polishing his handle as Cuphead combed his side-swept crimson red hair. Mona was admiring her 90's-themed dress in the mirror.
Atticus and his group soon finished to wild cheering. Braxton then stepped onstage to introduce the cups, Mona, and her bandmates.
"Ladies and gentlemen, coming up next is a group that you all know and love…" Braxton begins to say.
"Cuppy and Mugsy! Cuppy and Mugsy!" Fans chanted excitedly.
"You got it right! I present to you, The Hot Slice Experience!" Braxton says as the crowd screamed for the group. Girls went wild for the cups and Cuphead's new look.
The group then performed Only Wanna Be With You by Hootie & The Blowfish. The fans loved this rendition of it and most of the crowd was singing along with it. Some girls fainted because they were overexposed to the cups' stage presence and guys loved Mona and her dancing.
"They're going to win." one guy says. "I just know it."
"No, Garrett will!" Another guy says.
"No, Atticus obviously will!" A 3rd guy says.
"No way! The Musibros will win!" A 4th guy says.
Emma, Skara, and Boscha went up next as they performed Wannabe by The Spice Girls. Fans cheered as boys fainted.
Backstage, Barry stared his friends down. He had just finished brushing his hair.
"Still not speaking to any of you." Barry says to his friends.
They hit the button for Skara, sealing her spot in the next show.
The boys didn't care too much about that right now, not paying any attention to it. They were trying to get Barry to acknowledge them, which was a bit more important at that moment.
"Barry, please! We're going to be on soon." Hal says.
"We said we were sorry!" Oliver Queen says.
"How many times did you say that, exactly?" Barry asked, arms crossed.
"A lot." Hal says.
"Please don't be mad at us anymore, Barry." Oliver Queen says. "We'll make it up to you. We swear!"
"How?" Barry sniffed.
"We'll show you after the show. For now, let's get ready, all right?" Luke says to him.
Barry nods and gets ready with the guys.
Beau and Tina were next as they performed Barbie Girl by Aqua. The crowd loved their stage set and the dance the two siblings were doing.
Fans cheered.
Barry was being stubborn as Beau and Tina finished.
"Come on, Barry, it's our turn!" Hal says.
"Fine. But I still hate you!" Barry says, turning his back on his friends as they get ready to go on stage. They wait for their introduction.
Gemma smiled as she faced the crowd. "Our stars of the show are about to take the stage! You know them, you love them, and you straight-up adore them, the Musibros!" She says.
Fans cheered. "Happy birthday, Barry! Happy 18th birthday, Barry Allen!" They cheered and chanted as Barry smiled at the crowd.
"Who's ready for a song?" Barry asked the crowd.
The fans cheered as girls screamed for the Musibros. They then began their I Want It That Way performance as girls held up signs with their favorite Musibros members on them.
Some girls fainted and some were going wild as soon as the boys took off the sleeves of their sweatshirts. Hal went full throttle and removed his top entirely. Same for Oliver Queen and Garth. Garth and Hal tossed their sweatshirts into the crowd. Oliver Queen gave his to Zee and winked at her.
"I love you, Oliver!" She says, holding his sweatshirt close to her before wearing it.
Girls fought over Hal and Garth's sweatshirts, tearing them apart. They all did have pieces of them, so they were soon satisfied.
As soon as they finished, the boys turned to Barry with smiles on their faces.
"Today, we celebrate the fastest and sweetest member of our team!" Shane says.
"Happy 18th birthday to our very own Barry Allen!" Luke says as Barry sees Hal holding a new jacket for him.
"Y-You guys!" Barry says, hugging his friends on stage. "Thank you!"
"After the show, everyone is invited to the Pizza Time Theater for a celebration in honor of this wonderful guy!" Oliver Queen says.
The crowd went nuts upon hearing that. Barbara smiled at her boyfriend as he walked offstage with his teammates.
Alem tuber got ready to go on next. Fans didn't cheer for them too much since it wasn't the Musibros. They still did a great performance of Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice.
After they finished, Luna came on stage with the Moon Goats.
"Guys, today is a special day." Luna says. "Can we sing for my little sisters, Lola and Lana Loud?" Luna says. "And in one month, it's Luke's half-birthday!"
The crowd sang for the twins, who smiled. The Moon Goats then performed One Week by Barenaked Ladies. The crowd got into the song and some sang along.
Luna did a solo as the crowd went wild.
Garrett and his group got ready backstage. They were determined to do well tonight.
"Ready to do this?" Cedric asked.
"Yeah!" Melony says, punching a wall, a bit too pumped up.
The group soon went on stage and did their This Is How We Do It performance with the 90's-based outfits Cedric designed. The fans were loving the outfits and the performance as the group was in perfect sync.
After that, the eliminations were announced, which luckily, all the main teams were still in.
A bit later, Barry was wearing his new jacket as he ran at top speed.
Luke took him to the Pizza Time Theater restaurant as there was supposed to be a grand entrance just for him. Barry just looked at Luke.
"A grand entrance, huh?" Barry asked.
Luke revealed his kart for the entrance. Barry looked at it.
"Hmmm, I like this." he says.
Meanwhile, Charity was supposed to introduce him. She prepared herself as the manager of the restaurant turned off the animatronic show.
"May I have your attention?" Charity says. The guests turn to face Charity.
"It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you all here tonight, a person who has the need for speed and just loves all his sweets, the birthday boy himself, Barry Christopher Allen!" Charity says.
Everyone cheered for Barry. Barry entered in his kart as Escape From The City played. His friends all cheer for him as well.
He smiled a real smile for the first time in days.
After that, as everyone sat and watched the animatronics perform, Barry decided to open some of the gifts.
Luke had got him new track shoes. Angry Luigi just got him chocolate and money.
"Chocolate!" Barry grinned. "Ooooh! All different kinds!"
He opens Oliver Queen's gift, revealing an upgraded hero costume. He squealed.
"I love it!" Barry says, hugging Oliver Queen.
"You're welcome." Oliver Queen says.
He got a storm cloud-shaped bank full of Skittles and Starburst from Hal, yoga gear and a monogrammed water bottle from Shane, an art set from Carter, a Gryffindor bedding set for college from Karen, The Eater Guide to New York City book from Jessica, a golden cape from Clark, and an ice cream maker from Kara. Barbara smiled as she knelt before the birthday boy.
"I want to flip the script, as I had wanted to do this since the Metropolis prom. For the longest time, I thought love was only true in fairy tales, scared that I wouldn't find my one. But that all changed when I found you, Barry. You're funny, charming, kind, everything I ever wanted in a guy. That being said, I want to ask you a very important question." Barbara says as she pulls out a ruby, citrine, and diamond men's ring. "Barry Christopher Allen, will you do me the honor of becoming my husband?"
"Barbara! Oh, my God! Yes! Yes!" Barry says as he is smiling a huge smile, excited about this. "I love you so much!"
She puts the ring on his left ring finger and kisses him.
"Congrats, bro!" Hal says to Barry.
"Thanks!" Barry says.
Meanwhile, Lola made an entrance as her friends cheered. Skippy came to Lana as she blushed.
Their party was being hosted by Forest. Even though it wasn't a huge affair, the girls were still having fun.
"Hey, Skippy." Lana says.
"Hey, Lans. Nice party." Skippy says. Lana loved how calm, cool, and collected he was.
She blushed and hid under her hat.
At Barry's party, everyone explored the arcade and played some of the games.
Hal got a high score in the basketball game and Barry set a new high score in skeeball.
Luke was recording as Barry and Barbara picked their prizes together at the redemption counter.
"What prize do you want, Barry?" Barbara asked him. Barry thinks about it before pointing at the gumball machine that cost 10,000 tickets.
Barbara got that for Barry and Barry got her a Batmobile model building kit she didn't have. Barbara smiled and kissed Barry again.
"Aw, thanks!" she says. "How did you know I loved Batman-themed collectibles?"
"I know you, my beautiful Babs." he says as she blushes.
The twins opened their gifts before the party games began. They had received gifts based on their personalities. And they were grateful for what they got.
The games consisted of games the girls picked as everyone had fun. And when the piñata came out, they were excited.
That broke the piñata open, releasing candy and party favors, which excited the guests and the birthday girls as they all took their fair share.
Meanwhile, Alem tuber and Cool Josh were sparring outside.
"Hi, boys." Ava says as they both blush.
She walked off, smiling to herself.
At Barry's party, the boys, the girls, and the other guests were decorating their party hats as the pizza came out.
Barry was decorating a crown for himself as the others decorated their hats.
"This is the best birthday party ever!" Barry says as he puts his crown on and challenges Hal to a pizza eating contest.
"No, you have a fast metabolism, Barry." Hal says.
"Somebody's chicken!" Barry says.
"Do it, Hal!" Lynn says. "Fast metabolism or not, you never turn down a challenge!"
Hal sighed. "Very well." He says.
The pizza eating contest starts as Luke was recording. Barry and Hal ate pizza after pizza for 30 minutes. Then Shane counted up the total amount of pizza eaten between both boys.
"Who won?" Garth asked.
"Barry!" Shane says.
Barry giggles. "I've saved room for dessert!" He says.
"Where does he put it all?!" Hal asked.
It was cake time at the twins' party. Forest set the cake between Lola and Lana as their guests all sang to them.
The twins smiled as they soon thought of a wish.
Lana wished to get married to Skippy and Lola wished to become the best pageant star.
Meanwhile, with the boys, Barry sat on a throne as Barbara fed him his favorite chocolates.
"The animatronics get to perform a birthday show for you, Barry!" Luke says.
He smiled as the show began. He bounced up and down on his throne as they sang for him.
When the animatronics sang Happy Birthday, that was the cue for Luke and Shane to emerge with a cake shaped like the number 18, the inscription reading Barry Allen Is A Speed Machine! So Glad He's 18! in alternating red and gold icing. 18 red and gold candles were placed on the cake, lit by Zee.
"Don't forget to make a wish, Barry!" Oliver Queen says.
"I wish to win the show." he says. "Oh, and for Barbara. I'll always wish for her, too."
Barry made a big show of blowing out his 18 candles as everyone cheered wildly for him. Barbara then fed him four pieces of cake.
"I love you, Babs. I love you so much!" Barry says, kissing her with icing all over his face and mouth. Barbara just giggles and kisses Barry back.
After the party, everyone is outside the restaurant, talking about what could be next.
"Well, we should get ready for the Oakley Academy senior prom and the upcoming hero contest." Hal says.
Meanwhile, the cosmic buddies were preparing for the hero contest. They were determined to win this year. Last year, they were humiliated by the Foxes.
"This year is our year! Why? Because you have me." Melony says.
"It's not enough." Angry Luigi says.
"Aren't you part of Luke's dumb team?" Alem tuber asked.
"Yeah, you love hanging out with Atticus." Jason teased. Angry Luigi turned an interesting shade of red.
"Guys, no. Angry Luigi is our friend. Let's be nice about it." Savannah says, patting his back. "We'll support him, no matter what team he goes with."
He walked off to train on his own.