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skylarmoon71 · 10 months ago

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Harry Wells Earth 2 (Flash) -Oneshot

To be honest you should have suspected something was wrong from the beginning.

You worked for a security company. When you were requested for a job, it wasn’t that strange. Your boss however said the company that asked for your assistance wanted you specifically by name. Which was a little weird. You weren’t a terrible employee. But you weren’t great enough for someone to request you by name.

Nevertheless, you took the gig. The pay was pretty good. After finding out it was at Star Labs, it sort of made sense.

The explosion that happened years ago left a lot of people on edge. So of course they would have to raise the price if they wanted anyone even stepping foot in that building. Getting there was easy. While Cisco Ramon was giving you the tour, you kept your eyes open for just about anything.

By the time you made it to the cortex, you waited patiently to figure out why exactly they needed your services. The lab looked pretty high tech already. So security really didn’t seem necessary.

“Thank you for taking the job. I’m Barry Allen. I own Star Labs now. This is Caitlin, and Iris. “ Barry introduced . They all greeted you with smiles. However, there was another man in the room behind the glass that looked like a medical area. His back was to you, a cap on his head. He was pacing back and forth.

“It’s nice to meet you all. I’d like to get right to it.”

Barry suddenly looked a bit unsure. He rubbed the back of his neck. Cisco’s eyes shifted and Caitlin offered a smile.

“Can we get you anything, a glass of water?”

You narrow your eyes.

“I’m alright.”

The man in the other room finally came walking out and he looked annoyed.

“Would you all just stop beating around the bush!” He moved his hat, and you took a step back. You couldn’t believe what you were seeing. Even for Central City this was crazy.

“H-Harrison Wells..”

This didn’t make sense. He was supposed to be dead. Better yet, didn’t he confess to murdering Barry Allen’s mother?

“What’s going on!”

This was not what you expected at all. You were ready to hightail it out of there.

“Okay, I know this is going to sound crazy but you’re..well you are..” Barry was fumbling over his words.

“Damn it Allen!” Harrison moves over to you lifting his watch and when the red light begins to blink, you’re weary.

“You’re a meta human.” The information hits you like a ton of bricks.

“T-That’s impossible..”

Barry lets out a sigh.

“We didn’t hire you for your expertise in security. I need you to help me with my speed.” Barry pleads.

“Your speed?”

He nods, and you feel the wind smack you in the face. He’s right in front of you again, this time wearing the red and golden suit that you’ve seen around the city saving lives. This was a lot to process.

From that one action, Barry looked exhausted. He braced his hand on a table and Iris moved to his side.

“I know this seems crazy. It probably doesn’t make sense, but right now you’re the only one who can help me. We’ve tried just about everything. Please.” You shake your head.

“I’m sorry but I can’t help you. I’m not a meta, you have the wrong person.”

They can’t fight the disappointment on their faces. You don’t stick around. You’re practically running out of there.

Learning the truth was a bit painful. But you knew what you had to do.

You need to leave Central City.

Most of your family had already left. After the incident your parents practically pleaded that you go with them, but you declined. You wanted to figure this all out on your own. But now, everything is different.

Being a meta human in this city was a curse.

In the last four hours, you’ve quit your job, texted your landlord about your lease and bought a plane ticket to New York.

It’s possible because of the impromptu plans that you might get stuck at an airport for the night, but you could live with that.

Shoving your clothes into your suitcase, you only pause when you hear the knocking at your door. Your brows furrow as you move over, opening it. The sight of Harrison Wells makes you uneasy.

“How did you even find me?”

“That’s simple, on Earth 55 you come from a family of speedsters. Basically I tracked the address from that universe and made an educated guess.”

You frown. The more he speaks the less you seem to understand.

“What do you want?”

“I was nominated to give you a pep talk.”

“Are you being sarcastic?”

“No, I’m serious.”

You didn’t have time for this. You shut the door in his face. Turning the lock, you head back to packing. At least you try. A portal opens right in front of you, and you want to scream, but you just freeze up. Harry jumps through the portal and it closes right after.

“That was very rude.”

“W-Wha- Get the hell out of my house!!”

“Not until you listen. It’s not just the faith of this city that’s in danger. The world needs the Flash.”

“That has nothing to do with me!”

“It does and you know it.”

You swallow.

“When Allen changed the timeline a few years ago he altered a lot of events. You were one of them. When the accelerator exploded, you were affected, am I right?” Harry’s stare is firmly planted on you.

It’s crazy that he knows that.

You look at your feet.

“I was actually running.” You mumble.

It’s a little unnerving how much knowledge he has on your life. He’s reading you like a book.

“I didn’t even know about that stupid science opening. I heard it. It felt so close. But when the screams started, it could not have been good. Barely made it two feet away when I was hit. I was in a coma. My brother was the one there when I woke up. He looked at me as if I were a ghost. Doctors didn’t think I would ever come back.”

Your situation sounds very similar to what Barry experienced.

“I don’t have powers. I’m normal. I’m telling you I can’t help. “ You sound defeated. Harry can understand why. The feeling that you’re letting someone down. He can relate.

Harry removes his glasses.

“This isn’t easy, it may even seem crazy. But you have the ability to help. Like Allen this wasn't just by chance. Regardless of what he did, it’s no coincidence that in other universes, you’re a speedster. You have a gift, and you can help Barry with it. You can help this city. You just have to be willing to try.”

He hopes that this will help you make the decision that you need to. He’d always felt that time after time he kept making the wrong choices. He wanted to spare you from doing the same thing. He can see the contemplative look on your face. He only hopes he’s gotten through to you. Putting on his glasses, he turns, reopening another one of those portals. Just as he’s about to jump through, you take his wrist. Harry pauses.

“Okay.”

It’s said so softly. He notices how unsure you still look, and he can’t help but smile. It’s obvious that you’re still terribly scared. It makes sense. You release his wrist, and he takes your hand softly in his. It’s a hold of comfort, one that you actually appreciate at that moment. He takes a step, and you follow, both stepping into the portal.

“I’m just saying, maybe Harry wasn’t the best choice. I know we drew straws but he’s the least emotionally in tune out of all of us. “ You can hear Cisco’s voice from around the corner and you send a smile in Harry’s direction.

“I appreciate the vote of confidence Ramon.” Comes Harry’s snarky tone. They all turn when they see you.

“You came back.” Iris says with a smile.

Doubt seems to creep back in, and Harry gives you another comforting squeeze before he lets go. It gives you the bit of confidence you need to face this.

“I would like to help in any way that I can.”

Barry’s smile is wide and they all begin to guide you over to the speed lab.

The Team takes a step back and you stand at the center with Barry, awaiting instructions.

“Our abilities, they come from the speedforce. The last meta I fought did something to disrupt my electrical connection to it. I can’t access it right now. But it’s still there. I still have my speed, I just can’t use it properly.”

“If that’s the case, couldn’t you have called one of those other speedsters. There’s been like three others that I’ve seen on tv.”

“Trust me, we tried. Even ones from other dimensions. Nothing works.” Cisco explains.

“So what makes you think that my speed will help? I-I don’t even know if I really am a speedster. I’ve never been able to use any powers.”

“Your speed hasn’t been accessed at all yet. So it’s the purest out of all of us. Because your meta gene is still new, it contains the electrical patterns I need to jumpstart my own.” Barry hopes that will make it clear, but even when he explains it, it doesn’t make sense. He can tell you’re confused by the look on your face.

So maybe he needs another approach.

“Take my hands.” He holds them out. You’re skeptical, but you take his hands.

“I need you to close your eyes.”

You follow each instruction. Closing your eyes, you exhale softly, doing your best to level your breathing.

“Picture the lightning, running through your veins. Like you’re weightless. That feeling you get when you’re moving and everything just slows down. But your heart, it’s still going, still moving.”

Harry and the others look on. At first nothing happens, there is no change. But his eyes catch a minor spark at your feet. Barry grins when he sees it. Cisco looks very excited.

“Time is just an object that you have control over. You can slow it down, speed it up. You have the power. The speed.”

The specs of lightning are becoming more prominent.

“Is that..” Cisco nods at Caitlin’s question.

“It’s working!!” He’s practically bouncing on his feet. Harry looks proud.

“I knew she could do it.”

Barry is wearing a similar look. He can see the energy surging through your hands, all the way to his.

“Now you’re one with the speedforce. You’re a speedster (Y/N).”

He doesn’t say those words aloud, and your eyes pop open. You gasp at the electricity that is present in Barry’s eyes. As you look around, your bodies are covered by a ball of golden streaks.

“Thank you (Y/N).”

“No problem…” You whisper in awe.

There might be more to life than what you initially thought.

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skylarmoon71 · 1 year ago

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Harry Wells (Flash) - Earth 2 - Chapter 2

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They didn’t hear much from you after that.

Barry was well so you disappeared shortly after your little conversation with Harry. Nothing about this situation is comforting. You thought for a second being in the lab would help, but it just brought up all those unpleasant memories.

To make matters worse you went on and threatened Harry.

You rub your head, disappointed. It was a stupid move. But seeing his face just made you feel too much way too quickly. At least you knew that Team Flash was safe. He looked absolutely terrified, so there’s no way he would do anything to hurt them.

There’s a buzzing on your table and you divert your gaze, looking at the message that just came in.

“Please, just come back. We miss you. Barry misses you.”

You know Iris is trying to help, but those aren’t the words you want to hear.

Not from her.

You ignore the text, even though everything in your body is dying to go back there and just be with them. It’s not like you don’t consider it. Every time you even try to entertain the thought, you just remember that look on Barry's face and it’s a reminder that you’re not wanted. Not that you blame him. Who would want a monster like you?

Someone approaching your desk is exactly what you need to distract your mind. You platser the friendliest smile on your face.

“Good morning, how can I help you?”

Your eyes connect with who you assume is a citizen of your beautiful Oregon state. Yet the gaze that meets your own is anything but curious and welcoming. Harry is standing right there and you can feel your features harden.

“We need to talk.”

His tone assures you it’s not a request. Your coworker senses the tension and you can see her hesitance. You shake your head at her when she reaches for the phone to possibly call security.

“I have to deal with an emergency, can you cover for me?”

She nods.

“Are you sure you’re okay?” She whispers.

“I’m fine. This guy is harmless.”

It’s an offhand insult and you gain the reaction you want. His jaw clenches.

Grabbing your things, you pack them into your bag. You’ll need to send a formal email to your boss. Once you have everything, you follow Harry outside. It’s quiet. He’s wearing what looks like a similar dark outfit as a few days ago when you gave a not so subtle threat. There’s a cap on his head to top off the look.

Harry is walking down the street as if he owns it.

“Did you really think that attempt at a threat would scare me?”

“You looked pretty scared. “

He stops abruptly, looking left, then right. Then he glances at you.

“You wouldn’t have laid a hand on me.”

That’s a pretty cocky statement, even for him. He continues walking, and you’re a little annoyed. You aren’t sure where exactly he’s going or why he just suddenly showed up.

“That’s big talk, but you don’t know me.”

“I know you don’t enjoy hurting people.” You scoff.

“What are you a therapist now? Did something change in the last few days? Are you suddenly worried about me Dr. Wells 2.0?”

“I can help you remove the negative speed force coursing through your veins. “

His statement catches you off guard. You stop walking altogether. He takes notice.

“What..”

He’s stopped as well, turning to you.

There's a strange sincerity in those eyes that really shouldn’t be there. You’d literally threatened to run your hand through his chest.

“I can get rid of it completely. If that’s what you want, then I’ll do it.”

For a moment you wonder if he’s pulling your leg. Maybe this is payback, but you can’t spot a lie.

Not from his look.

So you follow him back to Central City through a breach.

It’s a bit strange. A part of your mind is still in disarray. But when you get to the lab and Harry marches through that door, there’s a look of relief on the faces of Team Flash. Iris is grinning so wide as she runs towards you. Cisco right on her heels. Caitlin smiles, joining them. Cisco and Iris basically tackle you and Caitlin looks from the side, laughing.

“Thank you for coming back.” Cisco sighs. They both pull back, and Barry is next to the computers. You don’t even keep your gaze on him long enough. That isn’t what you came for.

“Harry said that you can get the negative speed force out of me. Can you do it?”

Your eyes plead for an answer. Cisco nods.

“Yeah we can. After you left Harry came up with the plan. It was completely random but it made sense. He’s been on a war path since then.” You’re a bit surprised. If anything you would have thought Cisco was the one who presented it.

Harry has already gravitated to one of the computers and he pays no mind to Cisco words.

“It’s not going to be the most pleasant. We have to completely sever your connection. Although it’s scientifically safe, there will be discomfort and possibly side effects. If you’re willing to-”

“I don’t care!!”

You swallow, taking a step forward.

“Whatever it takes I’ll do it. J-Just please..”

You never thought you’d be begging, especially from someone wearing that face, but you’re desperate. They can all see it.

“Alright.”

That’s all Harry says and they get to work.

Of course you’d like to help, but you know they are more than capable. You’re also very anxious, and that could easily lead to mistakes. So for the time being, you’re seated on the stairs in the speedlab. Out of sight where you can get lost in your own thoughts. Your head is against the wall as you take in the build of the place. It’s so crazy how so much has changed.

“Weird isn’t it.”

The person that walks in isn’t who you expect. He looks up.

Out of instinct you try to run, but Barry zips right beside you, taking your hand.

“Please..don’t go..”

His voice sounds strained, and you swallow as he takes a seat right next to you. It feels like there is so much that needs to be said. It’s honestly a miracle that he’s still holding your hand. It’s actively shaking in his hold, and Barry feels the guilt wash over him like a river.

You’re terrified.

He never thought such a reaction would be possible, not from you. Looking back, there was rarely ever a time that you weren’t together. The memories of your time together were all so happy and free. He came to you with all his Iris centered problems and Barry was the first person you told about your feelings for Dr. Wells.

Well..Eobard Thawne.

Now it’s almost like you’re strangers.

“I didn’t stay away because of what you did.”

There’s guilt very prominent in his eyes.

“I blamed myself. You..you killed the man you loved for me. You did it because you knew I couldn't. Even after what he did to my family, I couldn’t. You did it so I wouldn’t have to. So I wouldn’t become a monster. “

He’s crying, head lowered.

“I’m..so..sorry..”

This entire time you thought he was disappointed in you.

Ashamed.

But it was the very opposite. He was torturing himself because he knew the pain you endured making that decision to save them all. He pulls you into his arms, and you can feel the tears begin to well up.

“I’m sorry (Y/N)..”

You can’t help but cry too.

Neither of you had expected this outcome.

The very emotional reunion feels complete now. No more running and hiding. If you had faced this earlier, maybe you could have forgiven yourself ages ago.

The day is winding down and Harry comes looking for you. You’re still in the speed lab. He thought you’d left with everyone else. When you spot him, you stand.

“There’s something strangely comforting about this place. I can’t put my finger on it.”

“It represents a safe haven for speedsters in a sense. Barry practiced here, trained his daughter, trained Wally and Jesse. As much pain that we’ve dealt with here, it also holds fond memories. There can’t be much good without surviving the bad. “

He kind of has a point.

“I’m sorry about what happened before.”

Now feels like the best time to apologize.

“What, you mean threatening me and scaring me into submission? I barely remember it.”

Harry’s sarcastic quip actually helps.

“I understand. You’re not the only one who’s done things you aren’t proud of.”

The truth is when he saw you, it reminded him of all the mistakes he’d made in his life.

“It’s not the same.”

Harry turns his head. Your eyes are fixated at the wall in front of you.

“Eobard accessed the speed force because of his hate for Barry. Years, maybe centuries and who knows how many timelines of unfiltered hate. When I got these abilities I was just like Barry, but after a while something changed. I manifested hate the same way he did. But not at the team, or for Barry. It was myself..I-I hated myself so much that I tapped into the negative speed force…”

The pain expressed in your words is more than he can give comfort too. You were right. This was not something he could just compare and hope that you found solace. You had tortured yourself for years over a decision you made to save the people you love.

“I just want it all to stop..” You sobbed, and Harry found himself moving closer. He pulled you into his arms. Your body stiffens and he understands.

This face, his face was a constant reminder. Nothing would change that.

But maybe, maybe he could help you get past it. Because as much resent as you held for yourself and your actions, you were possibly a better person than he could ever be.

“I hope that one day you can look at me and not be reminded of something you lost.”

He hadn’t said anything after that. He’d just pulled away and left. You were a bit too shaken to go after him or respond.

The following morning everything is set up for your big day. The machine looks like a chamber and you feel a bit uncertain. But you trust Cisco. You trust your friends.

“You don’t have to do this.” Barry is the one that says it. Turning back, they all seem to wear looks that display clear hesitance.

“Even if you have the negative speed force it doesn’t..it doesn’t change anything..”

Barry conveys. You appreciate the sentiment, but it really does change everything. You would never be able to get past this if you didn’t at least try.

“Thanks again, for everything.”

A tear streams down Barry’s cheek, because this feels like another goodbye.

You open it, stepping inside. Harry nods at you, one that you return as he turns on the machine. The lights flicker on and you close your eyes, ready to embrace whatever is on the other side.

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