#speedster iris west

[vexic929]

Lavender Lightning

Chapter 2

Warnings: self-destructive behavior

Chapter 1: link

"He's the cause of all this!" Barry shouted, angry and in disbelief at what he was hearing. Joe couldn't actually be considering letting Harrison Wells take Iris to S.T.A.R. Labs instead of leaving her with legitimate medical doctors. "If his accelerator hadn't caused that freak storm, Iris wouldn't...Iris would be..." Barry's voice broke, his eyes wet with tears as he collapsed heavily onto one of the uncomfortable maroon chairs in the hospital hall.

"Barry, I know you're upset and believe me, I am too, that man did a lot of harm, but you're looking for someone to blame," Joe said, sitting next to him and placing a hand on his shoulder.

Barry set his jaw and looked away, feeling like he was being scolded. "Of course you don't believe me."

"Barr, listen to me. Wells' machine did not cause that storm. Now, he caused a lot of other problems but he sounds like he has a solution for Iris and I'm gonna hear him out. You can come with me or not, that's up to you. But I'm gonna do what I think is best for Iris." Joe pat Barry's shoulder once before standing and draping his coat over his arm.

"I want what's best for Iris too. I just don't think Dr. Wells is it, Joe. I really don't." Barry said quietly as Joe walked away.

Barry had hardly eaten since Iris had been admitted to the hospital, feeling like all he wanted to do was run a million miles an hour until he burned into nothing or just crawl into bed and sleep until Iris woke up again. He couldn't stomach the thought of losing her, he didn't know what to do without his best friend by his side. Barry let out a heavy sigh and took off his glasses - spares, he hadn't had time to get his old ones fixed or replaced with everything that had happened - before scrubbing his face with his hands as though that could make the mounting anxiety leave.

Barry's stomach growled and as if in cue, a Big Belly Burger bag was in front of his face. He followed the arm holding it up to see Eddie and forced a smile. They hardly knew each other, but still, Eddie had been there consistently from the moment Iris had been hurt. It was nice. He was nice.

"Hey. I thought you guys might be getting hungry. Where's Joe?" Eddie's voice was warm as he took the seat next to Barry.

Barry pressed his lips into a firm line and leaned back, replacing his glasses and accepting the burger and fries from the older man. "Harrison Wells wants to take Iris to S.T.A.R. Labs. Joe's talking to him."

Eddie surveyed him with a raised eyebrow as Barry took a bite of fry. "You sound like you don't like that idea."

Barry huffed out a bitter laugh. "I would've about a month ago. I don't trust him to fix anything after that disaster." He spat with more venom than was probably necessary.

It really wasn't about the accelerator - mistakes were common in science, he knew that, and catastrophic at the best of times even with every variable accounted for - he couldn't blame Dr. Wells for that. He was certain, though, that if it hadn't happened that night, Iris wouldn't have been struck by lightning. Hell, if he hadn't insisted Iris come with him to see it launch, she wouldn't have gotten her bag stolen, he wouldn't have gotten his ass kicked, and she wouldn't have even been in his lab that night.

"Barry?"

Barry blinked, uncertain how long he'd been staring at the burger in his hand for in complete silence. "Sorry. S.TA.R. Labs isn't a hospital, Iris should be here."

Eddie took a fry and chewed it slowly as he contemplated his words. "There are a couple of doctors who have a medical or bio background on S.T.A.R. Labs' staff, at least there were when I checked the records while processing the scene. If they're still employed there, she'll be in good hands," he offered.

Barry hummed noncommittally and set the burger aside, his stomach twisting in more knots the more he thought about it. "I think I'm going to walk around for a while, I've been sitting for too long. Thanks for the food." He tried to force another smile but it felt awkward and he immediately dropped it again and averted his gaze.

"Do you want me to-"

"No." Barry interrupted loudly before lowering his tone, color flooding his cheeks. "Sorry, I didn't mean...I...I'd just rather be alone right now." He said, pushing himself up and walking aimlessly down the hallway in the opposite direction Joe had gone, trying not to look back at Eddie and see how hurt he probably was. He was so kind, he didn't deserve Barry biting his head off every few seconds.

He couldn't seem to do anything but lash out at everyone lately. There was this overwhelming itch at the back of his mind that told him he should be doing something; there had to be something more than just sitting in a hospital waiting for news. Aiming his vitriol at Harrison Wells eased the ache somewhat, but it was still there, still a constant presence that had him feeling more and more on edge, almost like the lightning that had hit Iris was coursing through him, trapped in his skin.

He didn't realize he'd left the hospital until the frozen night air hit his lungs and made him cough, his chest aching. He didn't have an inhaler on him, he should get inside. But what was the point of that? He couldn't help Iris regardless. Whether he had an asthma attack or not wouldn't make a difference, all it would do was solidify how fucking useless he felt. At this point, the only person who could make this all better was lying in a hospital bed comatose. There was nothing he could do to change that.

He sank heavily onto a bench beside the hospital, gripping his chest and trying to stall a panic attack before it could take hold. Iris had flatlined three more times today, once just before Dr. Wells had arrived to make his proposal, and Barry couldn't help but wonder every time if he would have to say goodbye. How many more times could they stabilize her? He felt like he was drowning, his lungs filled with solid ice.

Warm hands gripped his shoulders and gently guided him up and back inside.

"What the hell are you doing, Barr?" Joe demanded, fishing a spare inhaler out of his coat pocket and pushing it into Barry's hands before removing said coat and draping it around Barry's shoulders. "You're not helping Iris by freezing to death out here."

Barry took a couple of grateful puffs of medication from the inhaler before trying to speak. "Didn't know- it was- so c-cold-" he managed.

"Bet you know now." Joe commented dryly but not unkindly. "Come on."

Barry allowed Joe to usher him through the hall and into the elevator up to Iris's floor.

"We're getting her things, they're moving her to S.T.A.R. Labs." Joe informed him as they walked.

Barry's pace faltered and he nearly tripped on air. "I thought we were going to talk about it."

"We did. You made your opinion clear. I made mine. The doctors have cleared her to be moved and are willing to trust Dr. Wells with this and so am I. Unless you have a better argument, this isn't open for discussion anymore," Joe said firmly.

Frustration and anger flooded his system and he bit the inside of his cheek hard to keep from saying anything he'd regret. He'd never forgive himself if he destroyed his relationship with Joe, especially not if Iris…

Barry sighed tiredly, the anger draining out of his system as quickly as it came. "Fine."

Joe tugged him into a hug and kissed the top of his head, crushing Barry's glasses into the side of his face. "It'll be okay, Barr. We'll be okay...whatever happens." He promised and Barry felt his grip on him tighten for a split second before he let go.

[melonlthawne]

Grandma Iris and her grandbabies. After babysitting them all for an afternoon Iris probably needs a vodka and acetaminophen

[jaybirdwest]

Wally looks so YOUNG here and I honestly love it

This guy is a father to two nine(?) year olds? He’s got another kid on the way? More experience than like 99% of heroes??

I love speedsters just looking WAY younger than they actually are. Jay Garrick is like 100(?) and he’s still doing great

It’s mentioned that both Jay and Joan look younger than they actually are bc of the Speed Force (don’t ask how Jay’s Speed Force decreased aging applies to Joan, just be happy it does)

Wally and Linda probably look the same age they looked when they first met. They probably tell people “No, we’re actually a lot older and have two kids with a third on the way” and absolutely no one believes them unless they pull out their ID

Barry and Iris probably look the same age they did when Barry got struck by lightning and when he and Iris started spending a lot of time together too. People probably see them all hanging out and assume they’re best friends who went to school together or something, but Barry and Iris have to go “huh? no. We’re like a decade older. Wally’s our nephew.” and, again, no one believes them

Wally and Linda will be in their 40s with Barry and Iris in their 50s and everyone will still look like they’re in their 20s. Wally’s gonna continue to get asked for ID whenever he goes to a bar. He’s gonna buy Jai and Irey their first beer (that does absolutely nothing to them) when they turn 21 and get asked for an ID

[thwackk]

they all get the crazy hair gene idk what to tell you.

[givemewallywestorgivemedeath]

Absolutely heart breaking to me that Wally and Bart avoided Iris like the plague because they were terrified that she wouldn't remember them and they knew that they wouldn't be able to handle that.

They both ran. They couldn't even stand to be in Central City. Wally moved into Titans Tower and tried to bottle everything up and just hung out with his friends. Bart painstakingly put Young Justice back together and tried to bottle everything up and just hung out with his friends.

But circumstances (Barry dragging Wally kicking and screaming to Iris and Bart saving her from Eobard) forced them to talk to her.

And she remembered them 🥺❤️

because of their hair lol

[oliver-queen-apologist]

barry getting ready to marry another woman after losing iris and even killing the reverse flash to save her only to immediately dip out at the first opportunity to be with iris again is so funny. speedsters really mate for life like swans.

[adhdslugcrimes]

Someone hurt Barry vs someone hurt Wally.

Barry

Barry: *gets knocked the fuck out*

Batman: not our ray of sunshine!?

Superman: how dare you!

Wonder woman: I'm getting his wife.

Green arrow: I'm getting Hal

Aquaman: *calling J'onn for medical center to ready a bed for the flash*

Iris, in a pencil skirt and heels: THAT'S MY MAN YOU FUCKING THREW INTO A WALL, I I HOPE YOU HAVE LIFE INSURANCE!?

Hal: go get him girl boss I got our boy! Cut his dick off for me!

Wally

Wally: *same thing*

Batman: not my son in law!?

Superman: why do you guys go after the Flash, go after me!?

Wonder woman: so do I call Dick or Iris?

Aquaman: uh, maybe Barry?

Green arrow: no, no, Hal, he's worse when it comes to his nephews and nieces.

Hawkgirl: so, ah, bad news Barry is watching the live feed if this and called Dick, Roy, Donna, Garth, Iris, Hal, and Canary along with the batkids.

Green lantern: welp this job is done, I'll take him to medbay.

Batman: I didn't get him in time.... Agent A I need a new passport and identity my kids are going to kill me.

Green arrow: and Iris, don't forget Iris.

Batman: *remember mama bear talk Iris and him had about Wally gets hurt and he doesn't stop it in time* ... Agent A scratch that, I need to go to space.

[flashdoesahundredyarddash]

Reading The Flash 2016 #75 and....I love when they put their foreheads together. I want them to laugh together and look lovingly in each other's eyes (woah)

Here is the panel I drew this from

THEY'RE SO CUTE I ACTUALLY CANT??

[the1entirecircus]

Flash Headcanons

These are headcanons I have about the Flash (comics, not tv show) and all of the lore and other characters.

Barry is on the autistic spectrum but never got an official diagnosis as a child due to Eobard's meddling. Iris is actively trying to help him get a diagnosis. Barry's special interests include comic books (specifically the Flash) and science.

The Wests have ADHD

Wally's ADHD influences certain aspects of his connection to the speed force.

Eobard has a secret base in the present that's a time vault full of flash memorabilia.

Eobard has been one of the many bullies Barry had during his childhood because of how Eobard can warp time around him.

The reason Black Flash doesn't go after Reverse Flash or any other Negative Speed Force conduit is because even thought the Negative Speed Force feeds off the regular Speed Force, the Speed Force pulls energy from the Negative Speed Force to recycle it.

Eobard will furiously correct anyone who gets anything about the Flash wrong.

Barry has read the Dune books. Wally couldn't get past the first chapter of Dune.

Internet forums speculate if Jay Garrick's Flash is the comic character brought to life (Because if you didn't know, his Flash existed as a comic book on Earth Prime if I remember correctly) or he is just an old cosplayer that is a speedster.

Barry has nightmares about Flashpoint.

Wally has nightmares about being stuck in the Speed Force and losing his family again.

The Rogues have a movie night sometimes if they can agree on which movie to watch (Fast & Furious is always brought up)

Barry often tests his capabilities as a speedsters, writing his findings in a small journal detailing the different skills you can accomplish with the speed force. Eobard has a digital copy of this book after it was published.

Old Barry gets catcalled "dilf" by random people, he blushes every time he hears it.

Reverse Flash has considered resurrecting Daniel West just to kill him in front of Ace West all for taking Eobard's name.

[paradoxicwashere]

THE FLASH and SPIDERMAN NOIR!

I just think they'd bond over egg creams and punching Nazi's, okay?

[vexic929]

Lavender Lightning

Chapter 1

Warnings: none

Chapter 2: link

"I'm sorry you didn't get to stick around for your particle accelerator thingy. Man, he really got you good, didn't he?" Iris commented sympathetically, gently removing Barry's broken glasses and applying an ice pack to the rapidly-forming bruise on his cheekbone.

Barry winced and muttered a thanks, looking something like a kicked puppy. Iris couldn't blame him; his sad, nerdy little dream had been completely ruined by the thief who'd grabbed her laptop. If she'd just held it a little more securely or, better yet, not brought the clunky thing at all and just brought a pen and notebook like her professor kept trying to drill into the class's heads, Barry wouldn't have chased after him and gotten the shit kicked out of him. It was really only luck that Detective Pretty Boy had been there to stop the thief from hurting Barry too badly and making off with Iris's bag and dissertation along with it.

"Are you sure you don't want me to take you to the hospital?" Iris checked, her brow creasing in worry.

Barry shook his head. "I'm fine, really. I think my ego and glasses took most of the damage." He joked halfheartedly.

Iris smiled softly and squeezed his arm. "Well, if you change your mind-"

Their conversation was abruptly interrupted by Linda Park's urgent voice from the small TV set in Barry's lab. "-they are now saying to evacuate the facility immediately-"

The TV cut out. At the same time, a deafening explosion lit up the sky alongside the lightning from a brewing storm, S.T.A.R. Labs a fiery orange landmark on the horizon just across the city. Iris rushed to close the skylight, grabbing the heavy chain with both hands as Barry powered down all his tech, anticipating a power surge.

The next moments happened in what felt like slow motion to Barry, time slowing to a crawl, each second feeling like an eternity. A bolt of lightning rocketed down from above them, striking the chain with a sound like a gunshot. Iris's whole body lit up, bathed in an ethereal luminescence like an angel for a few seconds before she was violently thrown backward, colliding with a shelf of fragile test tubes and beakers, glass and wood splintering beneath her as she fell, unmoving, to the floor.

"Iris!" Barry scrambled forward and reached for her but stopped just short of physically connecting with her, a small current of electricity crackling between them and making him recoil as he was shocked. "Oh god, Iris..." He fumbled frantically for his cell phone to call for emergency services, panic seizing in his chest every moment he didn't see her breathe, every moment he couldn't check her pulse. This couldn't be happening.

In the ensuing chaos, Barry found himself experiencing things as though he was an outsider, witnessing rather than enduring - a blur of flashing lights, urgent voices, and sterile hospital corridors that he couldn't keep track of and seemed to stretch into infinity. Barry couldn't have told you when the paramedics arrived nor when he and Joe had made their way to the hospital.

All he knew was that every time Iris flatlined on the table, he felt like his heart stopped, too.

[melonlthawne]

post running around nap

check out part one here. probably will write a small one shot related to this in a few days

[whalehouse1]

Bruce having tea and chatting with Barry.

Dick and Wally messing around and being obnoxious to everyone else.

Tim and Bart playing video games together.

Damian is entertaining the twins and Wallace like a good host.

-Meanwhile in Gotham City-

Spoiler, clinging on to dear life trying to stop Slipstream: THIS IS SOME €£¥#ING BULL$&%#!!!

[skylarmoon71]

Savitar (Flash) : Fanfiction - Chapter 1

There was a part of you that never thought such a thing would be possible. 

Barry Allen was not a villain. 

Far from it. 

He’d save so many people. So when this villain showed up, none of you thought this would be the result. The enemy you’d been facing for the last couple weeks was..

“Barry..”

His face was scarred, but it was him.

Your chest felt tight and the realization of what was to come hurt.

Savitar was going to kill Iris. Barry was going to lose the love of his life to a version of himself.

The tragedy of it all is that you weren’t like the rest of them. You weren’t a speedster. You weren’t any kind of meta for that fact.

The team was regrouping, because the day was here. The day Iris should have been destined to die.

You sat with her that evening as Barry and the others ran back and forth trying to figure out what to do.

“It’s a bit crazy isn’t it. I should be scared, terrified. But I’m more worried about Barry.” You smiled at the statement.

“Occupational hazard.” You joke.

Your knees were bouncing, and Iris could clearly see your unease.

“(Y/N), are you alright.”

You stopped the action, looking at her.

“I could be imagining things but you’ve been acting strange since we found out about Savitar. If there’s something you need to talk about you can tell me.”

Her words were good to hear, but you couldn’t bring yourself to say what you’ve been keeping to yourself since you became a member of Team Flash.

“I’m scared.” 

It wasn’t the whole truth, but it wasn’t a lie either.

“We’ll figure it out. We always do.”

That’s what she said.

For a moment you really did convince yourself that she was right. That magically everything would just work out. But faith was cruel. Because you all stood as Savitar held Iris in his hands, ready to strike.

His voice was like a tremor that just rocked your body with pain.

“You will feel the pain I endured losing my love, losing everything.”

Barry’s face held nothing but unfiltered despair, and you screamed out for Savitar to freeze, you were at the side, gun drawn. It seemed to egg him on.

“Do you think bullets will stop me?”

He sounds amused. Your hands were shaking, and Iris’s breath was unsteady.

“You say that we don’t understand how you felt. That it’s impossible for us to know what it’s like to feel so much for someone and never have them. But I do..I know..”

Savitar didn’t move, and you could see Joe on the roof, ready to fire if needed. No one was moving. Barry’s eyes moved to your form.

“I remember when we first met. I remember when I ran into you on that train and you spent the first five minutes apologizing. I barely heard a word because you were talking so fast. I should have been furious, you’d spilled my coffee all over the new suit I bought for an interview.”

The memory feels as though it’s clear as day.

“All I could do was smile at you and try to reassure you that it was okay. That everything was okay.”

Maybe he’s actually listening to the words you're saying, because his hand seems to lower.

“I know you’re a major nerd, and you would spend your afternoons watching every episode of Dr. Who if it were possible.” You move closer, lowering the gun in your hand.

“You once stayed up with me until two in the morning to help me study for my finals. Even though you were exhausted from taking tests all afternoon to pass your own exams. You sacrificed your sleep to help me."

The gun drops from your hand, and when you’re right next to Iris, you hesitantly reach for his hand. Iris moves to the side when you take his hand, and Barry is at her side in an instant, standing in front of her protectively. She dives into his arms, and when you know she’s safe, you turn back to Savitar. His suit is still glowing that dangerous blue. You should be petrified, but you haven’t released your hold on his hand.

“You would never hurt the people you care about, no matter how much you endured. I know you suffered a lot, but you need to realize that there is someone who still cares. Because regardless of what you’ve done. You’re still the nerdy guy I know. The guy that I..that I’ve always been in love with.” You confess.

The statement catches everyone off guard.

You’re shocked when Savitar takes a step back. Instinctively, you try to reach out for his hand, a desperate attempt to hold him.

Save him.

But he’s gone in the blink of an eye. 

All you feel is that pain that appeared when he first showed up.

[hells-wells]

Our Love Is The Love Of The Century 5

Nine months have passed since the particle accelerator explosion, Harrison (Eobard) had moved your childhood friend Barry Allen to Star Labs and on this day he awakes from his coma. The Meta-Human Clyde Mardon is also back, and with Barry leaning into his powers Harrison pushes back, which causes you and Harrison to argue. What will your future hold?

*************Pairings Eowells X reader///////////////////// No warnings other than Season One spoilers lol

The months went by, 9 in total, and Harrison healed as much as we expected, I couldn’t help but blame myself for his injuries. On top of that, one of my best friends was seriously hurt the night of the explosion, Harrison brought Barry to Star Labs. So many lives were forever changed. With the city's hatred for him growing every day, we’ve continued to stay private for now.

You and Harrison were cuddled up in the spare room, sitting on his lap, you could feel the cold wheelchair frame digging into your side. 

“Stop thinking and come here kitten.” Harrison’s voice brought you back, you didn’t mean to space out.

“Sorry…” Since the explosion, you were filled with guilt. 

His hand glided through your hair “Stop apologising” His soft voice was filled with something but you couldn’t tell what “We actually have time alone and I, for one would greatly prefer spending it with you.” Bringing his other thumb to your lips, lightly tracing over them before going back to your waist. 

You smiled, leaning in closer, feeling his warm lips against yours. “Mmm, what do you have in mind?”

He smiled, running his fingers up your chest, stopping, lightly wrapping his fingers around your neck bringing you in for another kiss.  

“Mmm,” Your fingers played with the back of his hair, tugging it slightly which earned you a muffled moan. Rubbing up against him, you earned another moan. 

“You’ll be the death of me.”

“Dr Wells, get down into the cortex, like right now!” Cisco’s voice came through the coms.

You both groaned.

“Timing.” He commented.

Whispering into his ear “Just another minute?” you playfully nibbled it causing his grip to tighten. 

“I’ll make it up to you tonight Kitten.”

Making your way down there, arriving at the Cortex you stopped dead in your tracks, “Come on, Kitten.” he whispered, watching you closely, your smile went from ear to ear.

“For nine months. Welcome back, Mr Allen, we have a lot to discuss.” Harrison’s calm voice broke Caitlin, Cisco and Barry’s conversation. Barry turned star-struck completely upon seeing Harrison, it took a moment for his eyes to land on you.

“Barry?!” You squealed

Cisco covered his ears he murmured “Really?”

“Y/n?!” He was just as surprised as you.

Before you could think, you ran to him, embracing each other “I-I can’t fucking believe this! Oh, my god Bar!”

Barry’s laugh filled the room “Well, I’m glad you haven’t changed” he pulled you in closer.

“Please, follow me, Mr Allen.” Harrison’s tone changed, he seemed annoyed. 

“You must be OVER the moon, y/n” Cisco beamed, standing beside you.

‘That’s one way to put it.” You returned his smile before following them.

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You and Barry stood closely, talking about what he had missed during the months he spent in a coma, from the corner of your eye, you notice Harrison watching you closely. 

“So, are you dating anyone?” 

“Ha!” Cisco laughed out from the other room, catching an annoyed glare from you. 

“Sadly that still hasn’t changed” You shrugged.

“Oh, well there is plenty of time” 

Harrison motioned for Barry to continue following him throughout StarLabs, his eyes landing on the ruins, and taking in the dreadful sight.

“I was recovering myself… When I heard about you” Harrison's eyes landed on you, Barry turning slightly to see where his gaze had fallen, continuing moving through into the Cortex “The hospital was undergoing unexplainable power outages every time you were going into cardiac arrest which was actually a misdiagnosis because you see, you weren’t flatlining, Barry. Your heartbeat was moving too fast for the EKG to register… Now, I’m not the most popular person in town these days but detective West and his daughter gave me permission to bring you here where we were able to stabilize you.”

“They’re going to be over the moon Barry!” You chimed in.

“Iris?” Barry asked, looking between you and Harrison.

“Iris, yes. She came to see you quite often.”

“She talks a lot” Caitlin laughed.

“Also, she’s hot.” Cisco popped another red liquorice vine into his mouth. 

“I need to go” Barry suddenly jumped forward, worry in his voice. 

“No, you can’t” Caitlin stated in shock. 

“No, no, Caitlin’s right. Now that you’re awake, we need to do more tests. You’re still going through changes, there’s so much we don’t know.” Harrison had his hand raised, wanting to stop Barry from running off. 

“I’m fine, really. I feel normal, thank you for saving my life. “ Barry quickly ran out of the cortex, leaving everyone stunned. 

“Really?” Caitlin was annoyed, she hated when her advice was ignored. 

Harrison huffed giving up.

Barry popped his head back behind the door frame “Can I keep the sweatshirt?”

“Yeah, keep the sweatshirt.” Harrison looked at you, shaking his head slightly. 

You shrugged “When he’s made up his mind there’s no changing it.”

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It was later in the afternoon when your phone rang, filling the Cortex.

“Barry?” You noticed that Harrison’s attention was on you straightaway “Ok, hey, slow down… You what?! Umm…. Look, I have to ask, but man, have you been drinking?” Harrison was next to you before you could call for him “Hey, I have to ask… You should come back here.”  Putting your phone down you look over at Harrison “You’re not going to believe this.”

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The tests went as smoothly as they could but what surprised you was the fact that Barry confided in Harrison about his mother’s death, he never really spoke about it, especially to someone he’s only just met. Two more days had passed, and Cisco brought Mardon’s photo up on the computer before Barry arrived, he had called with the guy's name asking for it to be shown to everyone. 

“He’s not terrible looking,” Caitlin elbowed you to look with her.

“Mmm, definitely not the worst looking.” Both you and Caitlin let out a small giggle. 

“But he looks…..” She struggled to find the word.

“Dumb?” Cisco chimed in.

“I wasn’t the only one affected by the particle accelerator explosion, was I?” Barry suddenly appeared with panic in his voice making everything stop, and everyone turned their attention to him.

“We don’t know for sure.” Harrison simply gave.

“You said the city was safe, that there was no residual danger. But that’s not true, what really happened that night?” Pain and worry were evident in his eyes.

“Well, the accelerator went active.” He pressed buttons on his wheelchair computer screen, drawing attention to the bigger screen behind Barry “We all felt like heroes, and then… it all went wrong. The dimensional barrier ruptured unleashing unknown energies into our world.  Antimatter, dark energy, X-elements-”

Barry quickly cut him off “Those are all theoretical.”

“And how theoretical are you? We mapped the dispersion throughout and around the city though we have no way of knowing exactly what or who was exposed. We’ve been searching for other Meta-humans like yourself.”

“Meta-humans?”

“That’s what we’re calling them.” Caitlin quickly explained. 

“I saw one today, He’s a bank Robber and he can control the weather.” 

“This just keeps getting cooler.” Cisco mumbled without thinking. 

“This is not cool, all right? A man died. Mardon must have gotten his powers the same way I did from the storm cloud. He’s still out there. We have to stop him before he hurts anyone else.” He turned to leave but you grabbed his arm, stopping him.

“Wait” You whisper. 

“Barry, that’s a job for the police”

“I work for the police!”

“As a forensic assistant.” Harrison corrected him. 

“You’re responsible for this, for him!”

You stood unsure if you should jump in before their emotions got the better of them both.

“What’s important is YOU. Not me, I lost everything. I lost my company. I lost my reputation. I lost my freedom. And then you broke your arm and it healed in three hours. Inside your body could be a map to a whole new world. Genetic therapies, vaccines, medicines, treasures buried deep within your cells AND we cannot RISK losing everything because YOU want to go out and play HERO. You’re not a hero. You’re just a young man who was struck by lightning. “ You couldn’t believe the ice in his voice, you knew he was getting over the conversion. You waited for the room to empty but when that didn’t happen, you motioned for him to follow you into his office, closing the door behind you, you tried not to show the emotions that you were feeling.

“So, you think he’s cute?” A hint of jealousy in his voice.

You sat beside him “Luckily for you I’m into brunettes.” that made him laugh “Harrison-”

He sighed, already knowing where this was going “Someone had to say it…”

You sighed “But did you have to be that harsh?” when he didn’t answer you continued “He doesn’t thrive under negative pressure, and while I agree-”

He cut you off “Clearly you missed the point I was trying to make.” the condescending tone evident in his voice.

That did it. That fucking did it.

You glared at him, suddenly standing not hiding it for a moment “First of all, I may not be a Scientist BUT I understand exactly what you were getting at, as hard as it must be for you to imagine, I have more than one brain cell to rub together. Shocker I know.” He picked up on your attitude straight away “I did not mean-”

This time you cut him off “It doesn’t matter if you meant it that way or not, that’s how it sounded” making your way over to the door “I don’t appreciate being spoken down to.”

He softened at that, he can be harsh at times but never meant to talk down to you, sighing, he came closer “Forgive me.” 

Eyeing him you gave in “If you make it up to me later” a smile pulled at your lips.

“Oh, I plan to.”

[givemewallywestorgivemedeath]

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