Eobard Thawne (Flash) AU

Chapter 14

The unfortunate reality was harsh.

Godspeed..your brother was locked up in Argus for life. He needed to pay for all the lives he took. As much as you pleaded with Cisco, he told you that ultimately it was up to a jury. If there was a vote for the death penalty, you knew that half the city would have petitioned for that.

Central City was safe.

Team Flash was safe.

Eobard was safe.

Barry stood in the speed lab, along with everyone else. He was still marveling at the clear difference, probably the same way you had when you first got there.

"I still can't believe Cisco is a detective!"

Cisco smiled.

"What, is my doppleganger some kind of nerdy genius." He laughed and Barry just awkwardly rubbed his neck. Cisco's face changed.

"Wait, are you serious? Well I didn't see that coming." Joe laughed along with the rest of them.

"W-What about me? Am I a scientist in your universe as well?" Iris asked curiously. Barry looked at her fondly.

"You're incredible in every universe." She blushed at the compliment, and Bart stepped forward.

"Hands off she's mine!!"

He stood defensively in front of her, and you know that just added to her already flustered state.

Barry wears an easy smile. 

Eobard is standing somewhat at the back. You're standing the closest to him. The others are distracted, so you send him a smile that he returns weakly. There still felt like so much needed to be said. You opened your mouth to explain. But he shook his head.

"I was wrong." He admits, taking your hands.

"I was selfish and angry. We all knew that your entire reason for being here was to get back home. I was being petty and I'm sorry."

His reaction was understandable.

"I'm sorry too."

So much had changed.

"I want you to be happy." You can tell he wants to say more, but you all see the blinking blue light on Barry's suit.

"The portal.." He mutters.

The ring that appears right in front of him makes everyone take a much needed step back. With all that was happening, you supposed the time did get away from you. Barry has already given his goodbyes and he holds a hand out for you.

"Are you ready?"

You glance between him and everyone present. There is nothing but smiles.

"We're gonna miss you." Iris says.

"Might be better if you leave, I'm tired of you trying to outshine me." Bart's says.

"Don't forget to put your Barry in his place when he's annoying." Caitlin quips.

"Be careful." Joe advises.

"We won't forget you." Cisco smiles.

Your eyes land on Eobard, he can't find the words to say. 

So he just provides the best smile that he can. He moves over for a hug, but you take his hands, and he's a little confused.

"I'm not going back."

It's crazy. When you first got here, all you wanted was to leave.

Eobard is clearly taken aback.

Barry is the one who now looks sad. He'd been so sure that when he saw you he would be taking you home.

"You're staying.."

You knew his whole reason for coming here was to save you. But you can't leave. Because for the first time in a long time you can say that you are truly happy. Team Flash in your universe was great, but this is where you need to be.

It's where you're meant to be.

"Thank you for coming for me Barry."

He wears a smile.

"I'll always come for you."

This was not the outcome he hoped for, but he respects your decision.

"We'll always be family (Y/N)."

You do your best to hold in the tears as you smile at him.

"I know. I love you Barry Allen."

He loses the battle. The tears come faster than he can stop them.

"I love you too."

The device on his chest blinks again.

He sends you one last look before he steps inside.

Pretty soon he's completely through and you can see the portal slowly disappearing. 

It's gone in a matter of seconds.

"I can't believe you were actually going to leave me, you jerk!!" Bart basically tackles you into a hug, and you laugh. Caitlin snickers.

"The second you were gone he was going to burst into tears."

"No I wasn't!!"

"You so were!!"

"Shut up!!"

The banter continues, and all you can do is laugh heartily as you stare back at your new friends.

New family.