Chapter 21

So, Central city is pretty busy today. The Arrow team arrived in full force, with their case for Captain Boomerang. The Flash team also has a good business, a rainbow raider appeared and began to turn dark deeds, with his new ability. Soon they will unite and capture the scoundrel. Unfortunately, I do not know how and where this will happen, so it seems that I will not see new abilities. But I don't worry too much, one day he will run away and I can get something. Although, even if I don't get it, I won't be too upset, I don't need his abilities at all. In addition, I will get a very weakened version of them, so they will probably be useless at all. So I won't even waste time on it, if there is a chance, I'll rather use it for experiments or something else.

That's why I didn't come out of the shelter, but just watched the two super teams. When Barry fell under the influence of Rader's ability, it was pretty funny. The battle with the Arrow was viewed by me from the front rows, if I may say so. I sat on the roof and watched the show with interest. Barry wasn't bad, but of course Oliver did it. Still, the kid does nothing but rely on speed. He should have learned some fighting style or picked up a weapon. In the future, of course, he will not need it, but now it would be nice.

In General, everything ended very boring, Barry was cured of the influence of Rader's forces and they reconciled with the Arrow. When everyone had gone, I, too, made tracks for home.

***

Christmas, what a pleasant time, especially on a full stomach. I didn't catch last Christmas, but I wanted to celebrate this one to the fullest. I wish I had friends or acquaintances, one is a little boring. A corpse with a half-brain was not the best conversationalist, so I was a little upset, the holiday is on the nose, and I still sit and do nothing. Alone... So I had an idea. I decided to get acquainted with the Flash team, but of course without a mask. It's going to be pretty exciting, especially when they find out who I really am. I'm certainly not going to tell them who I am now, just get to know them, nothing more. It's risky, I know, but otherwise I'll just die of boredom...

I'm planning to start a business very soon, and I had some things to do. Even though this is Central city, there are enough dishonest businessmen here. So I can say "squeeze" the business, even money will not have to spend. It's just that someone will transfer their businesses to me and declare me the heir, and then just disappear... Although, this is in theory, I will still think through the plan more carefully, but now is not the time. I'll be working with new metahumans soon, and Christmas is coming, so I don't want to waste time on any nonsense, money and influence can wait.

After waiting for some events to happen and listening to the Flash team's conversations, I headed to Barry Allen's house. They're all heading there now, so I think they'll start celebrating soon... Thawne gave Flash a good test, and his relationship with iris is now a little unclear. In General, the guy is sad, who if not me, can help him?

So I stopped near his house, and then I did some digging under the hood of my car and made some adjustments. Now you can start...

***

West House.

It was a really busy day, the Reverse Flash, and the beating of wells. Everyone had their own problems and experiences. In General, everyone in the West house could finally relax and celebrate Christmas, because on this holiday you can put all the problems for later and just relax. But when everyone was finally ready to start, there was a knock on the door.

*Knock**Knock* * Knock*

Joe turned to Barry and the others:

- Hey, are you expecting someone?-

Everyone shook their heads, and Cisco added:

- Could it be Dr. wells?-

Joe chuckled:

- Doubt... I'd better open it.-

The detective went to the door and opened it. It was a tall, white-haired man with a strange look that sent a shiver down Joe's spine.

The unexpected guest smiled and said:

- Happy holidays, do you happen to have a phone number?-

- Phone number?-

The guy nodded:

- Well, my car broke down, and my phone, well...- He showed the detective his cell phone and grinned: - Unfortunately, the battery is dead. I wanted to call a mechanic, but it didn't work out, can you help me?-

- Who said mechanic?- There was an exclamation of surprise, and Cisco came striding up to the door, not so far away from Joe that he could hear the whole conversation. When he saw the guest, he smiled and said:

- Wow, what's wrong with your hair?-

The guy shrugged his shoulders:

- Hell, they just turned gray.-

- Gray hair? How's that?- Cisco Asked.

- Well, it's a long story.-

Ramon chuckled:

- Then you can tell me later if your car broke down, right? Let's go help.- With that, Cisco went out into the street and looked around, then asked:

- Where is she?-

The gray-haired man nodded toward a nearby Ford Mustang 390, and when Cisco saw the car, he whistled:

- Ho-Ho, nice car man, when I fix it, you just have to let me ride it.-

The guest nodded:

- No problem.-

As they walked to the car, Joe grunted and closed the door. Barry looked at his foster father and asked:

- What is it? Where did Cisco go?-

- Some guy's car broke down, and Cisco volunteered to help.- Joe said with a smile.

- Help?- What's he thinking, it's Christmas, and he's just gone.- Caitlin said Sourly.

Barry waved a hand:

- Come on, knowing Cisco, he'll figure it out in a couple of seconds.-

At Barry's words, Caitlin just nodded and smiled.

At this time, two men approached the car.

Cisco walked over to the hood and said:

- Open up and let's see what's inside this baby.-

The white haired man's lips lifted and he said:

- Of course.-

While Cisco was looking for a problem, he asked:

- What's your name?-

- Hunter,- said the guy standing not too far from Ramon.

- And I'm Cisco, so can you tell me what's going on with your hair?-

Hunter nodded:

- Of course...-

I only told him a very much changed story. In short, it was like this... I was walking calmly, and suddenly some liquid was spilled on me from the top floor of a high-rise building, and then my hair sat down, that's all. Of course, Cisco might not believe this nonsense, but he didn't seem to ask any questions.

- Just hair? Have you changed anything else? It's probably some kind of chemical.- Cisco asked lightly. I was expecting a similar question, so I answered:

- No, just the hair, and the eyes, but they've been there before, so it's just nonsense.-

Further conversation was on various abstract topics, until Cisco finally found the breakdown. It was a classic car crash of this brand, so it is unlikely that he will think of me and suspect something is wrong.

*Pop*

Cisco slammed the hood shut and said:

- Well, that's it, usually the case... Now, can I take a ride?-

I tossed him the keys and said:

- Without problems.-