Flash of The Moment

Chapter 4

So here it is guys. The next chapter. I had been working on this for a while in little bits but because of the exams I never got to finish it until recently so here is the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it because I spent a long time on this little baby right here. So please read, comment, and LIKE!!
Love Cheri xoxox
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You know what your body feels like when you run 50 laps for gym at school? Well yeah, that's what I'm feeling right now. I woke up about half hour ago but I'm still in bed. I cannot move. The pain I feel though is nothing compared to the burning anger I have for Barry at the moment. It's just my third day here and I'm back in the bed. Dr Snow is currently taking off ice packs off of my arms now that the swelling has gone down and Cisco is working on what I can only assume is supposed to be my suit.
After blacking out, I was taken back to S.T.A.R since taking me to the hospital wouldn't have been the best idea remembering last time I was there.
Once at S.T.A.R, Dr Snow placed me in some pressurized tube to help regulate my vitals for the night. This morning, I was taken out and here I am now finally moving my arms for the first time in 16 hours.
"How are you feeling Angel? I checked your vitals, you're fine on the inside but outside the bruising is taking a little longer to heal."she said lifting up the sleeve of my sweater. Oh yeah I forgot to mention that I was still in my clothes from yesterday.
"I really should get a bath though. I feel terrible." I said getting up slowly.
"Be careful, after a fall like that you don't want to aggravate your body with too much movement." She helped me up and I slowly made my way to the hallway.
"I'll be fine once I don't get into a groove in the bath. Then you should worry!" I yelled over my shoulder, exiting the main room.
Ever since I got here I've been injured everyday. I never thought myself to be exactly accident prone, just a little clumsy.
There was this one time for my cousin Marco's birthday party when he was turning 14, there was a paint war. I had two balloons left and I was just going to run to the big oak tree that was in the centre of the backyard. I was going to climb it and rain down my last two balloons on whoever passed by. So I began running as fast as I could, not being able to help the excited giggle that left my lips. My unruly hair was pulled back as best it could into a ponytail but some of it still covered my face. I reached the base of the massive tower of nature and did my best to reach the first step of the ladder. At first I couldn't reach it but amidst the chaos I finally received some help from my brother Alejandro. He lifted me with ease and placed me on the step and smiled.
"You know you're not gonna get anyone with those right?" He asked watching me as I climbed slowly up the ladder to the treehouse. I stopped and being the immature kid I was stuck my tongue out at him and continued my ascent. I had finally made it to the treehouse and went to the window on the east side. From there I could see Marco and his friends Philipe, Aaron, Heron and Alejandro. My other cousins Victoria, Maria, Andre, Nastasia, and Kellan were also running around and darting between chairs and tables. I opened the latch that was next to the window from where I stood and it became a full length window from top to bottom. I didn't intend to have to stand close to the end but me being short, I had to inorder to reach close enough to throw it properly. I held the squishy yellow balloon in my left hand and the pink one in my right. I lifted both arms to throw them but I slipped and went shooting off the edge and towards the ground several feet below. I screamed as though that would save me and even tried to flap my arms in the ridiculous wish that I would fly and not crash to the ground. But it was to no avail. I landed on the table with the first cake on it and as though being covered in chocolate infront of everyone wasn't embarrassing enough, the two balloons that went missing in my disgraceful descent landed splat on my head. My hair was yellow and pink for a week. I was "laffy taffy head" at school and up to when I left Italy when I was 8. I never played paint balloon ever again.
I also remember when I returned to Italy after mom died. There was this really cute guy I liked in high school named Luc. He was on the football team and was rumored to be soon in the line up to be picked for an international team. It was really exciting to think about since I love football. Now football season was coming up and everyone was preparing for its commencement.
My best friend at the time Raquel, convinced me to try out for the cheerleading team, which is quite funny because I can't split or flip. I could only dance because my mother let me go to dance lessons where I was taught ballroom, a little hip hop, some jazz and a little ballet. At the tryouts I watched all these other girls flip and split and cartwheel and all these other things I can't remember the name of, and honestly I was scared. Raquel did her routine complete with these tricks flawlessly since she did cheerleading back in America before moving to Italy with her family. As soon as she was done it was then my turn to go. Time seemed to slow down and there I was standing in the centre of the track surrounding the football field. I could vaguely hear the sound of the footballers in the background and the other try out girls giggling and talking.
"Begin!"yelled Sashen, current head cheerleader. I stared at the four cheerleaders who would decide my fate at the moment. I knew no cheers or routines so I just danced. I stayed away from flips and cartwheels that I could not do. People actually started cheering for me as I danced and the cheerleaders actually looked shocked and impressed. That's until I let all the cheering go to my head and I made that stupid mistake to try a cartwheel. I actually got on my hands but then my lower body decided it wanted to be on the ground and I fell onto my stomach. I was lying on the hard track on my chest with my butt in the air and my arms in awkward angles. Raquel ran to my aid immediately and helped me up while everyone laughed. I looked towards the field and there was Luc avoiding eye contact with me. He looked liked he pitied me and that hurt more than everyone else's laughter. Eventually he started chuckling with his friends and that's when I was able to leave the field with Raquel's help. I had never spoken to him after that. Later that evening at my house I was able to laugh slightly about it with her but I was still really embarrassed. Good news is I still made the team and even was one of the lead dancers, just that I was never put to do any tricks and for that I was thankful.
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When I finally woke up out of my reminiscing moment I realised it was 10:45 in the morning. I smiled to myself remembering my embarrassing moments that I actually would never want to change because they made me who I am today and also because they're hilarious. I decided I would just lounge around the lab today and got dressed in my shorts and a tank top with my slippers. I was so thankful Dr. Snow bought me some clothes last week. I roamed the halls I still haven't got used to till I found the kitchen. In all my time here I wasn't aware there was even one till Cisco mentioned it the other day. I was so used to waking up with food by my bedside from Lucky Jackson's Bar and Grill that I didn't know there was a kitchen that I could cook some sweet home meals. I walked over to the fridge that stood tall and proud. It was huge and I had a little struggle pulling the door open. I expected fruits and vegetables of all kinds and even meat. However there were just a few bread rolls and some left over tuna that looked like it sat there since last year. I scrunched my face in disgust and closed the door and turned to leave. There was a shadow moving away from the door way and I ran to catch who it was but when I got to the door there was no one
Ok that was weird. It was probably just my imgaination. There definitely wasn't anyone here just now.
Cisco said he had to go out today, Dr. Snow is always in the main room , Barry is wherever and God knows where Dr Wells is half the time.
I decided it was best to just ignore my over reactive brain for making up a figure that wasn't there and headed back to my room.
A little while later after being completely bored out of my mind I decided to head to the main room.
" Yes. I agree. But if I may suggest we just train her until she's ready-"
"But she can't be cooped up here. She's still a human being. Being out could help her find balance....she has an elemental power. You never know." Cut in another voice which sounded a lot like Barry.
"Yes but if she can't control her abilities, how can we let her back out into the world. Even though she didn't react yesterday with her fall, what's to say she doesn't react next time without proper training?" Inquires who sounded like Dr Snow. It sounded like she and Barry were quarreling about me.
"As much as we wouldn't want her to feel trapped here, I agree with doctor Snow. We can't risk the citizens of Central City with someone who can't control their meta human abilities. She will have to stay here till she can get control and if that means her feeling cooped up then so be it. She can't run around with you Barry and pretend everything is fine because the same thing could happen if she doesn't get it under control." Dr Wells finally interjected. He never said what "same thing" could mean but I guess everyone else did because they were quiet.
"Guys! Listen up I have Angel's suit finished and it's in the display case as it is a master piece. It's the best I've ever created. I could almost cry."came Cisco's voice.
"I thought my suit was the height of your creations?" Barry asked.
"Oh yeah yeah, the height of my creations....last year." He replied and laughter
could be heard. It was like they totally forgot how serious the situation was just a few seconds before.
"Anyways as I said before she stays here until training is complete." Dr Wells said and I saw that as my que to enter.
Everyone fell silent and watched my every move. It would've been funny if I didn't hear what they were saying before. I fought myself to keep a straight face and sat down in what has become my usual chair by the window-wall. It was eerily quiet and I started to feel really antsy with all the tension in the air. It was really getting awkward now and we all just looked lost staring at each other.
"Welp, I got an iguana yesterday and I have to go and feed him, bye!"announced Cisco. I mustered a chuckle as I thought Cisco with a reptile was actually pretty hilarious. He probably even had some absurd name for it.
"Maybe sometime I'll introduce you guys to Laejandro. Bye"
Cisco disappeared and left me, Barry, Dr Snow and Dr Wells to stare at each other.
"I know you heard every word that was said just now and I want you to know that I meant every word. We cannot risk the rest of Central City because you want to see the outside world. It may seem harsh but it's for the best and I know you know this." Dr Wells explained cutting straight to the point. Well now we know who doesn't like to beat around the bush.
I shook my head in understanding. Barry just sat there like he wanted to say something but after his little no show yesterday hearing him was not what I needed. I needed time to get my anger under control. I mean, how can you promise someone something and then not act on that promise. It just makes me so angry! Who turned up the heat?
"Ah! Angel!!! Your hands!!" Dr Snow screamed jumping up from her chair. I looked down in alarm and found half of my arms engulfed in flames. Barry jumped back and stared in awe as my arms blazed. Dr Wells just sat there looking unfazed.
"Where's the fire extinguisher!!?"screeched Dr Snow as she ran frantically around the room in search of the before mentioned item. She ran out the room quickly but not as quickly as Barry. Dr Wells sat there staring at the flames and then finally decided to lend his brain in his way to help me.
"You need to let go of that angry thought. Whatever it is you need to stop. Your anger is fueling the flames....literally."he explained calmly as he wheeled himself over to me.
How the hell does he know? What is going on?
Immediately the flames died down and the sleeves of my t-shirt were completely burned off. The flames also left some holes in my shirt and I became uncomfortable being practically half naked in front of a scientist who give me the creeps.
"I'm back and I have the fire- oh....your shirt!"exclaimed Barry as he immediately spun around to avoid looking at me. I became flushed with embarrassment even more when Dr Snow finally arrived. She stared at me then at Barry then at Dr Wells. Barry's face mirrored mine;completely red.
Another moment to add to my 'absolute mortification' collection. She took off her lab coat and wrapped me in it. I sighed in relief and exited the room as fast as possible with my red face slowly cooling.
It wasn't until later that day that someone decided to come look for me. Cisco came to my door and knocked.
"Hey Angel, Dr Wells wanted to speak to you. He's at the sub basement level so I have to show you there."he said through the door. I sighed and waited a few seconds before lifting myself off the bed and making my way to the door. Opening it, I found Cis leaning on the wall next to the door. I shut the door and let Cisco lead the way.
"You do know what you can do is totally cool right? And just try not to be too hard on Barry, he's been through a lot, all of us have." Cis said as we turned another corner. The hallway we were heading down got darker and darker as we went. I had this uneasy feeling in my stomach and I couldn't shake it. We finally met an elevator and went down. I turned to look at Cisco. He seemed to love his job. Granted he acts like a little kid but it makes him who he is. Really I feel closer to him and Dr Snow than anyone else here.
"Can I ask you a question Cis-co?" I asked, almost forgetting that while I feel closer to him than others I don't think it was close enough for this.
"Go ahead it's cool." He replied as we continued to go down.
"Uh you mean my question? Or -" I started.
"I mean the nickname, it's cool. Besides I have a name for you anyways."he replied chuckling a little.
My head whirled around to him, with the intention of asking him what that nickname was, but the bell above the elevator rang.
"Ah, we're here. See ya Ange" Cisco hurried as he unceremoniously shoved me out the elevator and closed the doors.
I was left alone in front the doors with another hallway behind me, but I really didn't want to "explore" since down here gave me the creeps as much as Dr Wells.
"Angel? Is that you?" I heard vibrating through the walls. "I've been waiting for you, we need to talk."
That's what I feared.