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January 2019
Note in Central City Picture News
We start the year with great news, Magic Records through their successful manager Rip Hunter has announced the release of their new band: Legends, which will feature former members of famous bands like The Rogues and The Vigilantes.
This morning during a press conference at the label's facilities, the lineup of this new band was announced: Leonard Snart and Mick Rory (ex The Rogues) will be on vocals and bass, Kendra Saunders (ex The hawks) on lead guitar, Nate Heywood (ex Soul of steel) on drums and Sara Lance "White Canary" (ex The Vigilantes) on rhythm guitar.
The first album is already known and will be called Destiny's Daggers, although they didn't say much they said there would be some surprises in it like collaborations with old band mates, let's wait to hear it.
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Publication in the blog The Vigilantes fans
A few days ago a fan caught Oliver and Barry coming out of a recording studio. Rumor has it that they might be preparing new material for the band's big comeback, we hope. The rest of the band has been quiet except for Felicity, who has become very friendly with social networks lately, we will be watching for any statements. We, the fans, are still here and we don't lose hope.
March 2019
Barry was in the studio of his apartment, since he woke up he had had this idea, he couldn't lose it, he sat down in front of the piano and wrote the song, he didn't know how long he was there but he didn't stop until it was finished, the next time he looked up Oliver was at the door looking at him
-Ollie, have you been there long?
-Not long, I almost got there, but you looked very focused and I didn't want to interrupt- came up to Barry and kissed him on the forehead- Are you working on a new song?
-Oh no, it's nothing, I was just playing a tune I thought of- he said as he closed his computer- Is everything okay?
-Yes. Why do you ask?
-It's just that you look... different
-I'm fine, Barry- he replied with a gentle smile- I feel very calm today. Did I miss anything while I was away?
-Not much really, just like this month, the song we wrote for Legends is being a hit.
-I only accepted because of Sara
-I know, I just said yes for you
Oliver hugged him
-Ollie, are you really okay? Not that I mind, I mean, I love hugging you but you don't like...
-I told you, I'm fine, it's just, being here with you... there's something I need to do, you have to come with me
-Where?
-Pack up, it's part of my birthday present
Barry just stared at him in confusion but smiled, at this point it didn't matter where he went, he would follow Oliver to the end of the world.
19th March
Oliver was full of surprises, they went on a small tour of Europe, visited some countries like Spain and France to finally reach their destination: London, it was their third day there.
The first day they went to visit some of the most important places like Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the parliament; the second day was Barry's favourite as Oliver took him on the Harry Potter Tour at Warner Studios, he was more than happy, according to his travel itinerary the third day would be his last, from very early on they went out to see the missing places, they walked the streets calmly as the sunset approached
-We have one last place to go
-Still?
-Yes, it's your other birthday surprise
-Another one? But you've already given me so much
-Not enough
They kissed before continuing their journey to the London Eye, Barry smiled at the image of the huge Ferris wheel
-How could I forget that we didn't come to this place?
-Come on, I already have the tickets
Somehow Oliver had managed to get out of the lines and out of company in a capsule that could normally hold 25 people, and they went in and sat on the long bench in the middle
-Did you have a good time on this trip?
-Ollie, I can tell you for sure that this has been the best birthday of my life, everything I've seen, I never would have thought of being in those places, but beyond that, if I'm happy it's because I'm with you
-This year that we have spent alone without the band made me think a lot about what I want in the future but also about what I have left behind, before the trip I went to see my parents
-And what happened?
-They are proud of what Thea and I have achieved, we made things right, they accepted that they were wrong and we forgave them for it, from now on we are going to be closer
-I'm so glad to hear it Ollie, I know how much you and Thea missed them
-Yes, I finally have almost everything to be happy about
-Almost?
-I'm missing something very important
-And what is it?
Oliver got up and stood in front of Barry
-A while ago I met this guy, he served drinks in a bar and wanted to be a forensic scientist but his incredible talent opened the doors to my band, although at first I was an idiot with him - Barry laughed a little and kept listening - he gave me another chance and we fell in love, he has been my ray of light, who gives me hope to continue every day even though everything seems bad, the person I think about when I wake up and before I go to sleep, with whom I want to share my triumphs and failures, being with him is the best thing that has happened to me but it is no longer enough to be his boyfriend, I want us to spend our lives together and for that reason - Oliver got on his knee and took out a small box - Barry Allen, will you do me the great honor of marrying me?
Barry got up and went to Oliver
-Oh, my God, Ollie... -He was crying- yes, yes, and a thousand times yes
Oliver got up and hugged him
-Why are you crying? -He gently wiped away the tears with his thumb
-I'm sorry, it's just that I got so excited, I've never been proposed to at the London Eye, well it's not that...
Oliver pressed his lips to his fiancé's, Barry gave himself up to the kiss and when they finally parted the wheel of fortune was at its highest point, offering an unparalleled view of London
-Give me your hand- he asked Barry, he took the ring out of the box, it was simple but beautiful, in the center instead of a precious stone it had the figure of a lightning bolt pierced by an arrow
-It's beautiful- said Barry looking at the ring on his finger- I love you, Ollie.
-I love you, Barry
They kissed again, until they felt they had to breathe
-I wish the others were here...
-It's your birthday, just ask and it's yours- Oliver took out his phone and made a video conference, in a box appeared Thea with Roy, in another Laurel with Felicity and in another Tommy
-Hey, guys, Barry wanted to say hi
-Do you have any idea what time it is here? -Felicity said
-Forgive her, she just woke up- said Laurel laughing
-Did you just call to say hello? -Thea asked
-No, actually I wanted to give you the news. -Barry raised his hand to the camera and showed the ring
For a moment, all that was heard was the screams of the three girls
-Ollie, Barry, congratulations, I'm glad you finally listened to me- said Thea smiling
-Congratulations guys- said Roy next to Thea.
-I know you are expecting an emotional speech but the best thing I can do for you is... I told you, I told you that you were completely crazy about Barry from the first moment, I knew it was going to end like this, congratulations guys, by the way, the best man position is mine - said Tommy
-I wouldn't even think of giving it to anyone else- replied Oliver.
-I'm sorry? -What about me? said Laurel indignantly
-Laurel...
-I know, Ollie, I'm playing with you, congratulations to both of you, by the way, I want to be present at the planning of the wedding, Ollie has terrible taste in decoration
They all started talking at the same time until Felicity yelled at them to shut up
-I'm not very lucid at this hour but, congratulations, you deserve all the happiness in the world, you're two people who met... I'm starting to wander... Did he propose to you in London?
-Yes
Oliver pointed the camera at the glass that showed a London at dusk
-Is it the London Eye? Oh my God, it can't be.
-Yes, thank you for your suggestion, Felicity- replied Oliver.
Felicity had suggested him to make the proposal in the emblematic wheel of fortune in memory of the place where they got together.
-The cupcake was also a good choice- said Thea.
-You should have done it with the champagne glass- said Tommy.
-Wait, everybody knew?
He heard a chorus of: no
-Yes, of course... -he kept thinking and this time he looked at Oliver- If they already knew, why did you call?
-There's something I want to tell everybody- said Oliver- a year and three months ago I told you that The Vigilantes would take an indefinite break because we all needed time for ourselves, in these months I have realized how much I miss the stage so if you still want to come back, we can arrange something after the wedding
-I have waited for it since the first day- said Roy
-Ollie, what took you so long? Of course I want to come back- answered Thea.
-Yes. Why not?- said Felicity.
-The question offends me- answered Tommy- of course I want to come back
Oliver turned to Barry who still hadn't responded
-Yes, nothing would make me happier than to share the stage with my friends and my husband
-So it's official, the vigilantes are back