Eobard Thawne Fanfiction (Flash)

Chapter 20

Safe to say, having dinner after that was a bit awkward.

Eobard was literally shameless.

Sitting at the table, you eat quietly.

Every bite Eli takes, you can see a grimace.

"Do you not like it?"

He shakes his head.

"I just can't help but wonder if you two were making out while you were preparing the food. Who knows what fluids are in here." You blush, and Eli stands with an awkward laugh.

"I'm gonna turn in early."

"O-Of course! Have a good night!" He speeds up to the guest room, and Eobard just continues with his meal.

"How can you be so casual?"

"We're all adults." He replies. You just sigh.

"He's still stuck here."

It was starting to worry you.

"We'll get him back to his own time. If anyone can do that it's me."

He's been a time anomaly from the moment he made Barry an enemy.

"Do you still hate him?" Eobard stops, glancing at you.

You aren't sure if you'll like the answer he has. You aren't even sure what possessed you to ask such a question.

"I do."

You swallow, looking down.

"I see. "

You should have expected as much. It's not like he was going to change years of hate in a matter of months.

"But lately...lately it doesn't feel as bad. " Your hopeful eyes look up.

"Lately there's a lot more that I want. "

It's a little naive to think his entire world revolves around you. But it seems that just a bit of his heart may not be completely lost.

That is what gives you hope.

You finish your meal with a more cheerful attitude. Eli has raced over to Star Labs to exchange theories with Barry and Cisco. You're making yourself busy around the apartment. However the quiet gets to you. When you walk up the stairs, Eobard is standing at the door of the guest room. Just staring.

"Is everything alright?"

His gaze drifts, and he looks you over.

"Did he leave?"

"Yeah. He just went to Star Labs. I guess he really likes his uncles." You joke.

Eobard is still silent. Now you're a little worried.

"Eobard."

"I'm not sure how to explain it, but something is wrong."

His words confuse you. You don't truly understand, not until you feel the wind at the back of your neck.

"MOM!!"

Eli's voice sounds panicked and you just barely turn before you see the suit.

It's yellow, but this one is different. Because the speedster in front of you could not be your Eobard.

"I won't let you ruin our plans."

The yellow figure states. Eli races to your side, the same time Eobard tries to do the same, but they are both too late. The hand that goes into your chest makes you gasp.

"(Y/N)!!"

Eobard's scream echoes in your ears, and just like that your body drops. Both men end up on the ground by your side. Eobard is cradling your face, and Eli is sobbing.

"H-How is this possible? D-Dad why did you hurt her!!"

Eobard shakes his head.

"T-That wasn't me I-I..I would never.."

You cough, trying to steady your breathing, but it's hard.

"Eo..bard.."

"I'm here. I'm right here."

You wear a weak smile, looking up at him as you stroke his cheek.

"You're different now...better.. " You look so weak, and he feels as though his heart is being ripped out of his chest.

He doesn't say a word, just takes off running with you in tow.. Eli is right behind him. His feet skid when he makes it to Star Labs.

"HELP HER!!"

The urgency of Eobard's voice startled them all. It doesn't even look like you're breathing. Eobard places you on the bed, and Caitling is racing around the room to assist. Eli is standing at the side, just barely keeping it together.

"What happened?" Barry needs to know. Eli's gaze moves to Eobard whose eyes are firmly planted on your form. Eli doesn't have it in him to say what he saw. Because he'd watch his father, at least some version of him drive a vibrating hand through your chest.

"I did this."

Eobard confesses.

Now they are uneasy.

"A replica of me came back. Whatever happens in the future, it must be linked to you Barry. To stop that from happening, I took away any chances of me straying from my original task of destroying your life." There is anger in his voice.

When they hear the sound of the heart monitor, Eobard moves closer.

"Come on, wake up. Wake up."

The beats seem to get slower, and despite Caitlin's best attempt, when they hear the flatline of the heart monitor, all action seems to stop. Eli lets out a breath. Barry and Cisco look on in disbelief. Caitlin's hands are shaking slightly. The syringe in her hand drops.

"She's gone.."

Iris mutters.

Eli takes a staggered step back.

"You did this..." His accusing eyes turn to Eobard.

Barry becomes weary when he sees the sparks begin to bounce of Eli's body.

"All of this is your fault. I just wanted to make you proud. To be a hero like my dad, but you're nothing but a monster. A villain. She trusted you. She loved you and you killed her...YOU KILLED HER!!" Eli fires off in Eobard's direction, and he grunts when he's struck in the stomach. His body hits the wall. They all jolt back, and Barry tries to intervene.

"DON'T INTERFERE!!"

The red glow in his eyes is one Barry has seen a million times. Eli swings a punch, knocking Barry right off his feet. His chilling gaze turns back to Eobard who is picking himself off the ground.

The next attack is struck in his face, and Eobard doesn't fight back. Blood splatters on the wall, but Eli doesn't stop. His blows are vicious. Filled with all the hate and pain that he's felt since the day he was born.

"You have to stop!!" Barry calls. This time, he may need a different strategy. He grabs a pair of meta cuffs and nods to Cisco.

Vibing a breech, Eobard's body drops into the portal. Eli looks stunned. While he's distracted, Barry makes quick work at cuffing him. When his speed is no longer going, his body seems a bit unsteady, and he falls to his knees. Cisco reopens the breech, and Eobard runs out. Stopping right next to Eli.

The younger man's eyes lift, guilt and pain are all that they see. That changes to anger.

"I hate you."

If words could kill, that would have been the dagger to Eobard's heart.

Eli's head lowers, and they all watch in fear as his body begins to phase out.

"No.." Barry sounds devastated.

Because now they realize what's happening. Eli is being erased.

In a matter of seconds, Eli's body is gone.

When they look over, so is yours.