Eobard Thawne Fanfiction (Flash)

Chapter 17

Eobard, Barry and Cisco are working out a way to get Eli safely back to his time without tampering with anything. Since the boy was overly excited to see the speed lab, you'd offer to give him a little tour.

Though a part of you just wants to study him more. You'd like to say that this is crazy, maybe he was some villain trying to get to you all by playing on a weakness. But when you look at him, you can't feel an ounce of ill intent. If anything he feels..familiar. Like you know him. He also has Eobard's image, even the freckles, but your eyes.

"I can feel you staring, mom." You flush.

"I'm sorry." He just shakes his head, leaning his back on the wall as he admires the build.

"It's fine. I get that this is a lot. Can't say I planned for this to happen."

"Wait, I thought you did. You ran here didn't you?"

"I didn't."

Now you're confused.

"I was at school then this big time hole thing sucked me right in. Dad's always been really strict about time travel. He warned me never to do it. It's like the number one rule of my powers." His eyes drift down to his feet.

"When I came out of it I sort of got scrambled and I ran into you. Sorry about that."

You just smile. "It's okay. You really don't have to keep apologizing. Speed healing, remember." He grins.

"Totally forgot about that."

You both let out a little laugh, and once again you're looking at him. You've seen Nora travel back and forth countless times, so it's not like the whole offspring traveling to see their parents thing is new to you. But this time it's your child. It's a bit incredible to say the least.

Eli's expression though, it looks a bit distant. Sort of the way he was when he looked at Eobard.

"Eli, I'm sorry if I'm crossing a line, but is your relationship with Eobard not good?"

You can see the fleeting look he gives. He tries to mask it quickly.

"Nah, it's not bad. He's like most dads you know. Tough on their sons. " He lets out a laugh, but this one doesn't sound as joyful as the first one.

"Just because he's hard on me it doesn't mean he doesn't love me...right?"

You feel your heart tug. The fact that he has to ask that question says it all. You can't stop yourself, you move forward, pulling him into a hug. He doesn't even hesitate, and you get the feeling that he's used to this. Your affection, and it warms your heart. You rub his back, he sighs.

"I know I'm already fifteen, but I don't think I'll ever get tired of your hugs mom." you smile.

"I'm glad, son."

Those words make him hold on tighter, and a feeling of warmth washes over your body. When he pulls back, you hold his cheeks, admiring him.

"I can't believe I made such a handsome boy. I got some good genes, didn't I?" He laughs.

"The best genes mom." He commends.

You're both laughing again, and Barry strolls in. He feels a bit bad. He doesn't want to break up the little moment. Seeing you like this brings a sense of nostalgia with his own daughter. You finally turn when you catch sight of Barry.

"I'd like to say I have good news, but I don't. I've tried running back to his time, but the speed force is blocking me. It's like it doesn't want to let me through. "

"Trying to run him back won't work. I think I figured out why he's here, and how to get him back."

Eli looks astonished.

"Really?!"

"Yeah." He cheers.

"You're awesome mom! No surprise there."

He lifts you up, giving you a spin and you giggle.

You could get used to having a kid.