You & I | The Flash FanFiction| BOOK 2

Chapter 24

A gush of wind blew everyone around the cortex with so much force that Caitlin had wobbled back until Savitar caught her.

"I've searched the entire city, and I can't find her!" Barry ran a hand through his hair, frustrated.

"I think I found something," Harry said lowly, tapping away at the main computers.

The team waited patiently as Harry posted something on the main screen for everyone to watch.

"It's a video. From Matthew," Ron whispered.

A glitch appeared, and the man the team had been fighting against for months had appeared on the screen with a sly smile.

"Hello brother and friends, I guess. I feel like I found something you misplaced." He turned the camera to a gagged-up Iris, screaming.

Barry walked up to the screen, hand clenched.

"Who was it you were yelling for? Bart? No, I think it was Barry. Barry, you know better than to leave behind your significant other. I thought my brother preached that, considering his mistakes."

He laughed, but then he frowned, all too sudden. "I warned you. This was always between my brother and me; you had no right to meddle in, but now I guess you're going to have to face the consequences. It just sucks that I couldn't find Crystal's twin."

He looked around Star Labs in awe, "this place though. I've never quite seen something like this before. Anyways, I guess now it's time for some Hide-and-Seek. Just to let you know, this could've all been avoided if you had just given me my brother back. Good luck."

The screen turned black, and everyone looked at each other in fear and confusion.

"Where could they be?" Caitlin asked softly.

Cisco stared at the floor in deep thought. Then, his eyes widened as he thought of something, "he was at my workshop."

He ran away and came back a few seconds later, huffing, "I knew it. He took one of the breach devices."

"Which means he's probably on my Earth right now," Ron whispered, scared.

Barry sighed, "Ron, don't think this is your fault."

He nodded slightly but didn't say anything.

"We have to get to Earth-98 as soon as possible," Barry ordered.

"We'll stay here and keep an eye on the city," Harry informed.

"No," Barry contradicted, "this is brand new territory. We'll need everyone together."

"Then what about Central City?" Frost asked.

"I think I know who might help," Barry looked at Cisco who smiled.

"Nora Allen."

"She has to be here somewhere," Cisco said, "the timing just makes sense."

"We'll go and look for her while you guys try and find anything that might help defeat Matthew," Barry caught Ron's eyes, "we've gotten distracted these past few months. We should've stopped Matthew long ago; I shouldn't have let it go this far, but tonight, this all ends."

"Matthew probably has an army ready to fight and die for him back home. It's what he's always wanted," Ron said. "I've seen the ways you guys fight, but this is different. Matthew wants nothing but power. He's gone too far, and we can't help him, not anymore ... He has to die."

"Ron, we get that, but we're not going to kill him," Caitlin said, "after all, you need closure for what happened to Crystal."

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As Harry, Ron, and Frost were working on weapons and strategies, Caitlin found herself in the medical bay, packing a duffel bag with medical supplies.

"I'm pretty sure there's a hospital on Earth-98." She looked up to find Savitar at the door, studying her.

"Yeah, but Ron's told us countless times that his Earth is much more in the past than ours. A few supplies won't hurt."

"Are you sure you're able to come? I mean, the twins..."

"The twins are the only ones who helped us at Joe's place, the last time Matthew was here. This is partly my fault. I thought we could've saved Matthew, helped Ron get the life he deserves, I just wish-"

"That you could help Ron to cure the guilt of Ronnie?"

She looked down, biting her lower lip. Savitar walked over and gently held her face with his large, warm hands.

"Ronnie died a hero, Cait, he saved thousands of people. You shouldn't feel guilty. It was his choice, and if he was alive right now, I'm sure he would tell you that he didn't regret a thing. As for Matthew, sometimes you can't save people who don't wanna be saved. And you just have to accept that."

Caitlin smiled at him, "I love you," she kissed him softly and they felt sparks going through their lips again.

"Mmm, I hope that doesn't end after the pregnancy."

Caitlin looked at him with her gentle brown eyes, "do you think we have a chance against Matthew?"

Savitar intertwined his hands in hers, "of course."

"You're lying."

He laughed and sighed, "if we're fighting Matthew alone? Of course, we've fought worse and won."

"But?"

"But, if what Ron said was true and Matthew has an army with him? An army with God knows what kind of superpowers. Then, I don't know."

She pecked his cheek, always the side with the scar. "I believe in the team and us. We'll win."

And that was all he needed, those words were stronger than any extra strength the speed force could give him, and he hadn't realized how much Caitlin makes him stronger.

"Guys, look who's here!" Barry smiled. Regardless of the current situation, he forgot just how much he missed Nora.

The woman with long red hair and warm blue eyes stared at the team in shyness.

Savitar embraced her in a hug but then stepped back, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Uh, I know you don't know us, but you have no idea how glad we are to have you here."

"I can see that. This world ... I feel like there's a lot I don't know about it."

"You're definitely right about that one," Harry mumbled.

"Okay, I called Joe and explained everything to him," Barry informed, "he'll be here soon to help Nora with Central City. We, on the other hand, should get going."

"To Earth-98!" Cisco called out.
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