Navy Storm ~*~ [ RALPH DIBNY ]

eleven

based off 4.11
the elongated knight rises

~*~

     After Barry had been sentenced for life in Iron Heights, it was up to Ralph and Olive to protect the city. That meant being full time co-workers, and now part time partners. Their current situation was a jewelry store robber who was demanding several things. If he didn't get them, he would blow up the whole block. Olive was standing at the door completely unknown by the idiot while Ralph was getting the hostages out of the store. 

     "Should have gone with a steak," Olive said beginning to walk forward. The robber turned around, looking Olive up and down. 

     "It's what I would've done," Ralph said walking into the room. "Cause it's the last decent meal you're getting for the next five to ten years." Ralph turned to the window, giving Joe two 'okay' signals. 

     "Who the hell are you?" the robber asked pointing at Ralph. 

     "Your friendly neighborhood superhero," Ralph said taking a few steps forward.

    "Now we're stealing lines from different super hero universes?" Olive asked looking over at Ralph. 

     "You can call me-" Ralph stopped, realizing he didn't have a superhero name yet. "Mist-" He stopped again, beginning to struggle. "One second." 

     "Come on," Olive sighed. 

     "Guys, this is a huge moment for me. What's my name?" Ralph asked in a harsh whisper. 

     "I was wondering where you were going with that," Cisco said in a monotone voice. 

     "Hey, hey, where are my hostages?" the robber asked pointing at Ralph. 

     "Bathroom break. They just couldn't hold it anymore," Ralph said with a shrug as he walked towards the robber. 

     "Hey! Get back freak!" the robber said holding up the remote to set off the bomb. 

     "Freak? Oh, sticks and stones may break my bones, buddy," Ralph said as he rubbed his chest. "Well, they used to. Not anymore." 

     "I'll blow this whole city block," the robber said, still flaunting the remote. 

     "One, you do realize you're part of this block and the bomb is attached to your being. Which means you wouldn't get any of the things you just asked for. Two, I could just contain it and send it in the air so it wouldn't hurt anyone," Olive said with a shrug. 

     "Come on, man. It's a week day. People just want to get off work, go home, watch the boob tube," Ralph said with a slight shrug. Olive's eyes widened as she looked at him, evident fear now in Ralph's eyes. "I'm so sorry." 

    "Why don't you just take off that vest and we can-" Olive was calmly reaching for the vest when he held the remote in the air. 

     "Don't touch me!" he shouted. Before Olive could react, Ralph grabbed the bomb, absorbing the blow. Olive's eyes widened as she took a step back and watched as he deflated back to himself. 

     "Ralph, are you okay?" Iris asked over the com. 

     "Yeah, just," Ralph let out a burp, "wicked heart burn." Olive and Ralph looked at the robber on the floor. Olive grabbed him, pulling him off the ground and taking him to the door. 

     "We will talk about the boob tube comment later," Olive said pointing at Ralph. He chuckled nervously, nodding at Olive. She took the guy outside, shoving him in Joe's cop car. "Well, one dumb robber for you. I'd make sure he stays away from anything explosive at Iron Heights. Also, I'd give him the salad." Joe laughed slightly, getting in the car. He drove off, Olive turning to see Ralph talking with a news reporter.