Timeless Wells (Flash) - Speedster

Chapter 3

"You heard her, Joe. She's a killer. We have to send her back. "

Joe knew this was more to it than Barry's concern about your confession. He understood the hate Barry held for the speedster.

"But she said that the people back on her earth want her dead. It sounds like she made a choice to protect all those people and they still rejected her." Iris defends.

Allegra and Chester stood at the side. Neither sure what to say. This was so far out of all of their elements. They'd encountered so many Thawnes over the years. This was uncharted territory.

"You don't see it. She's a Thawne, they are all killers!!"

It's understandable that he's worked up.

Cisco guides Barry to the side.

"You alright buddy. I've never seen you work up like this."

"I'm not letting another Thawne back into my life. We barely survived the first five times he came. Do you really want to go through that again?"

Cisco wasn't exactly thrilled either. But banishing someone to guarantee death was not what they did.

"We can't just send her to die." Cisco reasons. Chester nods.

"I'm with Cisco. Regardless of who she is, we save people's boss." Chester's point was rational. But at that moment Barry wasn't exactly thinking rationally.

"Whether you trust her or not Barry, we have to protect her, it's what we do." Joe's tone is firm. They all know that if anyone can get Barry to see reason, it was Joe.

"I'm going to tell her that we'll help. She'll stay in the lab and you can monitor her. But we're not sending her to the grave. You're not like him Barry." The room is silent. Barry's jaw is clenched tight at Joe's statement.

"I'll go and tell her." Barry says.

He knows why they look worried. Iris moves to his side, rubbing his shoulder. He gives her one pained smile, right before he takes down the hall.

"Do you think he'll be okay?" Caitlin asks.

None of them are truly sure, all they can do is hope.

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"She's a monster. She killed her own brother. She's just like him. What's to stop her from killing us too!"

"W-What..N-No I didn't have a choice. He was going to destroy the city."

"You're just like him!!"

The words that ring in your head cause your heart rate to speed up. Heaving, you press your hand to the wall to calm yourself down. The yellow suit with the bolt reflected against the glass was a cruel reminder.

"We were supposed to be heroes.."

Nothing had turned the way you wanted it to.

"Thawne."

You jump at Barry's call, scrambling to your feet.

"We're going to let you stay here, but I'll be keeping an eye on you." You nod vigorously.

"Y-Yes! Thank you! Thank you!!"

You dropped to your knees repeating your gratitude. As soon as he opens the door and you step out, you're forced against the wall. You gape in fear.

"If you hurt my family, I'll stop you. This time for good." You gulp. 

Because you can tell it isn't an empty threat. 

That increased strumming returns, and you do your best to keep your cool. Having a panic attack right now would be terrible. Barry takes a step back, turning as he walks away. You stand firm until he's around the corner. When he's out of view, you use the wall for support.

"Calm down.."

It's a rough whisper. Because the speed force was starting to react to it. The yellow sparks of your lightning are showing on your wrist as it vibrates and you take a few steady breaths. You finally regain control, your hand returning to normal.