Flash smirked, pulling out a small device from his belt and activating it. A shimmering portal appeared, the entrance to the Phantom Zone. Black Adam, too weak to resist, was quickly pulled into the interdimensional prison, his furious roars echoing as he vanished from sight.
"Well, that takes care of that," Flash said, dusting off his hands. He turned to Superman and Shazam. "Nice teamwork, guys."
Superman nodded, his face serious but grateful. "Thanks for the assist, Flash. We couldn't have done it without you."
"Anytime, Supes," Flash replied, giving him a friendly pat on the shoulder.
Superman turned to Shazam and gave him a nod. "Good job, Shazam. We'll talk more later."
Shazam nodded back, a mix of pride and exhaustion on his face. "Thanks, Superman."
With that, Superman took off into the sky, leaving a gust of wind in his wake. Flash watched him go, then turned to Shazam with a mischievous grin. "Time to go home, kid... or should I say, kid bro?"
Shazam's eyes widened in surprise, his heart racing. How did Flash know? His mind was filled with worry and confusion.
Flash chuckled, noticing Shazam's anxious expression. "Relax, kid. I have a knack for figuring things out. Besides, we heroes have our ways."
"How... how did you know?" Shazam stammered, his voice tinged with fear.
Flash chuckled and shook his head. "Come on, Billy, I don't have time to explain. Mom is waiting for you."
Shazam's eyes widened further, his mind racing. How did Flash know his name? He was so stunned that he almost missed what Flash said next.
It finally sank in, and Shazam's mouth dropped open in disbelief. He pointed at Flash, his voice shaky with astonishment. "You... you're... you are..."
Flash grinned, enjoying the moment. "Yep, it's me, Barry Allen. Your friendly neighborhood speedster and, apparently, your brother now."
Billy's jaw practically hit the floor. "No way! You're Barry Allen? The Barry Allen? The one Mom has been talking about?"
Barry laughed and gave Billy a playful nudge. "Guilty as charged. Now, let's get you home before Mom starts to worry."
Shazam, still in shock, nodded dumbly. "Right, yeah, home. But wait, how do you know it was me? I mean we have never met before"
Barry tapped his head. "Let's just say, when you move as fast as I do, you pick up on things. Plus, it's kind of my job to keep an eye on promising new heroes."
Billy nodded slowly, the initial shock giving way to a sense of awe and excitement. "Wow. This is... this is amazing. I can't believe I'm meeting you. And we're... brothers?"
Barry ruffled Billy's hair again. "Believe it, kid. Now, come on, let's get you back. We've had enough excitement for one day."
Barry chuckled. "How about I'll race you home, then?"
Shazam grinned, feeling a thrill at the idea. "You're on!"
With that, Shazam took to the skies, his powerful form cutting through the air. Flash dashed alongside him on the ground, a streak of red and gold lightning keeping pace. They sped through the city, side by side, a dynamic duo bonded by both their powers and newfound familial connection.
As they neared Billy's home, Flash called up to him, "Not bad for your first race, kid bro!"
Billy laughed, the joy of the moment washing over him. He touched down gently in front of his house, Barry arriving a split second later."So, what do you think?" Barry asked, still grinning.
Billy looked at him, his eyes sparkling with excitement and gratitude. "I think this is the best day ever."
Barry nodded, putting a hand on Billy's shoulder. "Welcome to the family, Billy. Now, let's get inside. Mom's waiting."
With that, they headed into the house, ready to share the incredible story of their day and the new bond they had discovered. Today was truly a day Billy would never forget.
Barry and Billy entered the house to find Nora and Henry chatting in the living room. Nora's gaze shifted from her conversation to the striking figure in the Flash suit, and a wave of nostalgia and pride washed over her. She remembered the man who had brought her to Fawcett City years ago and couldn't help but admire the man her son had become.
Henry, seeing Shazam for the first time, raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Who is this?" he asked.
Billy, still buzzing from the day's events, looked back at him. "Billy," he said instinctively.
Henry's confusion deepened. "Billy? Our son Billy?"
Nora, noticing the unusual exchange and Billy's hero costume, was equally perplexed. "What's going on here?"
Billy took a deep breath, trying to explain amidst the chaos of emotions. "It's a long story. Black Adam tried to kill me because I was the chosen one. I met a wizard named Shazam who gave me these powers. When I say his name, I turn into—"
Before he could finish, his mind flashed back to the wizard's words. Not fully aware of what he was doing, Billy instinctively uttered, "SHAZAM!"
In an instant, a bolt of lightning struck down, engulfing Billy in a dazzling flash of light. Barry, knowing this would happen, quickly moved Nora and Henry out of the way. As the light faded, Billy stood there, transformed back into his younger self.
Nora and Henry stared in amazement as Billy, now back in his normal form, looked up at them with wide eyes. Henry, still processing the transformation, turned to Nora. "Did he just...?"
Nora, her eyes filled with tears and pride, stepped forward and embraced Billy. "My little Billy," she said softly. "You're our hero, and we're so proud of you."
Billy, slightly disoriented but relieved, looked at Barry and said, "I didn't know I could... do that."
Barry smiled, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "It's all part of the powers, kid. You'll get the hang of it."
Nora, still overwhelmed, looked at Barry and then at Billy. "What else do we need to know?"
Barry explained briefly, "Billy has the power to transform into Shazam with that word, thanks to the wizard. It's all part of his new abilities."
As the family gathered around, the room filled with warmth and understanding. Despite the earlier confusion, they began to share their stories and experiences, finding joy in their new reality. The day had brought unexpected revelations, but it also deepened the bonds between them, making it a day they would all remember with a sense of wonder and pride.