Teen Titan Tales

Scars

Based on the topic of some people struck by lightning that were lucky enough to be alive. You'll see soon enough.

It wasn't something that was uncommon when it came to the Flash Family.

When Wally got struck by lightning, it was the first question he asked his Uncle Barry.

What is this?

Barry, having been the second speedster had learned from his predecessor, that it was what made them, them.

Without it, they wouldn't be able to use the energy from the Speedforce, and it was how all speedsters were connected.

Wally was delighted to know that he wasn't alone with having these things, but it did come off as a weird topic amongst the group.

He didn't think much of it until Jinx noticed it one day.

"Wally, what's going on?" Her eyes were staring at his bare skin with concern and fear. She hoped that it didn't mean he had to get called into the Speedforce again.

"What's what going on?"

The couple were in their shared quarters after having shared intimate moments and were just basking in each other's company.

She lifted his larger hand in both of hers and turned it to the back.

"Use your speed, or do that thing when you're happy." The thing Jjnx was referring to was when the speedster was content or happy, he'd let out little jolts of his energy.

Wally let out a jolt of energy and there it was, like a tattoo etched on his hand and all across his body.

There was this raw intricate design, glowing gold on his skin.

Jinx sat up and examine his entire body humming with energy. Every part of his body looking like it was parts of a tree branch.

Wally was studying her face as she stared with what he hoped was interest and curiosity rather than disgust.

"When I got struck by the lightning bolt that gave me my powers, this," he gestured to his arms and legs, "is what gives me my powers basically. It's what Uncle Bar called our Speedforce connection."

She took his hand once again and brought it closer to her face silently awing at the gold lines.

"It's . . ."

"Freaky, I know. That's why the suit is head to toe so people don't see it."

She shook her head meeting his blue eyes. "It's... beautiful."

Wally sat up too, the glow leaving as well as the markings and she amazed at how quick it left.

"What do you mean?"

"Wally, you're art, I mean those lines are so intricate and, and amazing!"

Wally blushed from his face to his neck. He was not used to Jinx showering him with compliments.

"How do they go away so fast? What would happen one day if they weren't there? How come they don't appear on your face?"

With each question she asked she got closer and closer to his face and he laughed at how adorable she was.

"They just disappear when I stop using my powers because I'm not in direct connection with the speed force. Everyone has a connection with the speed force, some more than others. You know the second wind thing you get? That's the speed force giving you extra energy to keep creating speed. I don't know what would happen if I didn't have these lines and I dunno they just aren't on my face."

Jinx laid on him, her bright eyes looking into his deeply.

"How come you didn't tell me about it?"

Wally rubbed circles on her back with his thumb and answered, "I never really thought much of it. I also kinda thought you'd be weirded out by it, I mean what can I say, Oh by the way, I glow when I use my powers yeah!"

Jinx laughed and rested her forehead on his.

"I guess you really are a golden boy, huh?"

Wally smirked at her for that, "Oh you are so gonna pay for that comment."