Runaway Brain (iZombie/Flash fanfic)

Chapter 10

Caitlin glanced up from the microscope an enormous smile spread across her face. "Take a look," she told Ravi. He bent over and peered into the eyepiece lenses.

"That's amazing," he said. "His blood is completely clean."

"Let me see," Barry said. Ravi stepped out of the way. A smile spread across Barry's face. He looked up. "So I'm immune to zombies," he said happily.

"No," Caitlin said. "As you are aware, your body heals at an incredible rate. This worked the same way. Your body destroyed the z pathogen before you turned."

"That is incredible," Ravi said, the excitement pouring out of him. "Inside of Barry may be the key to unlock cures for every disease on the planet."

"Yeah, that's exactly what Dr. Wells thinks," she smiled.

They heard footsteps and turned to see Joe descending the steps. "How's Barry?" he asked, the concern as pure as that of a father.

"Clean bill of health," Barry smiled.

"Are you serious?" Joe asked as he reached him, but the question was directed toward Caitlin.

"He is Joe," Caitlin said. "Once again his meta powers have saved his life."

Joe flung his arms around Barry, squeezing him tight. "Thank God! I was so worried about you, son."

"I know," Barry said, "but I'm fine."

Joe released him and looked at Ravi and Caitlin. "Well, turns out we solved the murders," he informed them.

"Erica?" Barry asked.

"Yeah. Well Liv doesn't think Erica killed Morris Jordan, but it fits. She had motive, a means to kill him the way it happened, and he died the same way as Jonathan White. I'm calling it case closed."

"So I guess you guys will be leaving?" Ravi asked with the disappointment clear in his voice.

"Yes, early," Joe smiled. "I'm ready to get back to Central City where all we have to worry about is super villains. You guys can keep your zombies."

Caitlin looked at Ravi. "I've got your samples. We'll work on the problem at Star Labs," she promised.

"Yes, great. I look forward to hearing from you. Call any time day or night. And it doesn't have to be about this, it can be about anything."

Caitlin nodded with a smile. "And you know, you should really get out to Central City, see Star Labs and meet Dr. Wells."

"That would be amazing!" Ravi exclaimed. "How does next Tuesday sound?"

Caitlin chuckled. "Let me check my calendar and get back to you, but I normally have very little going on Tuesdays."

"Alright," Ravi said. He then crinkled his nose. "As long as it's before October 6. I'm going to be extremely busy beginning then."

"So where are Liv and Clive?" Barry asked. "I'd like to say good-bye and we probably won't have a chance in the morning."

"Well, I had insisted Clive bring me straight back here, because I was so worried about you. But then he was going to take Liv to Ravi's. That's where she wanted to go."

"Oh," Ravi said. "Don't worry she's not going there to see me."

***

It was late. Very late. Major rubbed his eyes as he made his way down the stairs wearing nothing but Washington Huskies boxer shorts. He opened the door and was surprised to see Liv standing there.

"Liv?" he said. "Is everything alright?"

"Not really," she said. "I know it's late and I should have called, but..." she paused and stared at him. "Are you alone?" Major nodded with a smile. "Can I please come in?"

"Of course," Major said. He stepped aside to allow her to step inside. "Can I get you anything?" he asked as he closed the door.

"No," Liv said as she took off her coat and laid it over the recliner. She moved across the room and sat on the couch. "Can you just come sit with me?"

"Sure," Major said. He joined Liv on the couch. "What's happened?" he asked, worried for her.

She stared down at the floor. "It's been a really long day," she said. She looked up at him. "Major, I..." Liv was so ready to tell Major everything. Tell him she was a zombie and that's why she broke off their engagement, because she didn't want to make him one too. Once again, however, something stopped her and though she knew it would be worse, the longer she waited, she just couldn't bring herself to tell him.

Major reach forward and wiped a tear from her cheek. "It's okay, Liv," he said sweetly.

Liv fell into his arms. There were no more words to say. Not tonight anyway. Tonight she just wanted Major to hold her like he used to. They rocked back and forth on the couch as Major held Liv in his arms.