New Earth: Flash

Chapter 6

"Gideon, what is so important that you risked contacting me while my associates were within earshot." Thawne asked, annoyed as he entered the time vault.

"There has been a critical change in the future. One that you must see immediately." Gideon said and Thawne nodded.

"Okay then, show me." Thawne said, right as the newspaper article appeared, but there was one major difference.

"Gideon, where is the article about the Flash?" Thawne asked.

"According to the historical archive, this is no record of the Flash." Gideon said.

"How is that possible?" Thawne asked.

"I suggest connecting to the normal speed force to get your answer." Gideon said and Thawne just sighed, but nodded and did as Gideon suggested and immediately, got his answer.

"The speed force, it's dying. Something's destabilized it." Thawne said.

"Indeed. And if the speed force dies, then Barry Allen will be unable to become the Flash." Gideon said.

"Gideon, what are the odds that Barry will be able to reach the speed I need him to before the speed force dies?" Thawne asked.

"Negative. In fact, the harder and faster you make Barry Allen run, the faster he will lose his speed and you will lose any chance of returning to your own time. As far as I can tell, there is only one solution where you will still be able to succeed in your plan." Gideon said and Thawne seethed.

"I have to create a new speed force for Barry don't I?" Thawne asked through gritted teeth.

"If you want him to be fast enough to open the time portal, then yes, you will." Gideon said and Thawne growled as he kicked his wheelchair.

"Fine. If only because it's the only way I'll get home with my own speed to unreliable at the moment. Gideon, what options are there in the meantime to maintain Barry's speed until the new speed force is created?" Thawne asked.

"I'd recommend use of a tachyon device." Gideon said and Thawne nodded as he sat back down in his chair, grumbling about what he needed to do in order to get home, unaware that he'd been overheard.

"I can't believe we didn't think of this sooner. Thawne has motivation for creating a new speed force, since it's the only way he'll get home." Barry said with a very satisfied grin.

"Yep. And all he's really going to be doing is giving you what you need to beat him." Cisco said.

"It feels kind of poetic that we're using Thawne's own surveillance system to spy on him." Caitlin said and Barry chuckled.

"Well, he should've known better than to use an AI I created." Barry said, completely unapologetic.

"True. But what's done is done." Cisco said as they heard Thawne about to enter the room, so they quickly shut off the feed.

"Dr. Wells, what's going on?" Barry asked.

"I have discovered a hiccup in your powers Barry." Thawne said.

"Really. What sort of hiccup?" Barry asked.

"One that if not resolved quickly could end up causing you to lose your powers before you even have a chance to get to use them. I'm working on a solution, but I will need Cisco's help. As well as your sister's." Thawne said.

"Jesse, why?" Barry asked.

"Are you forgetting that your sister is doing her masters and Phd studies in extra dimensional energies such as a speed force. She could be useful in helping create this new force to sustain your powers." Thawne said.

"Okay, I'll call Jesse and see if she's able to help." Barry said.

"Good. In the meantime, Cisco, with me." Thawne said as Cisco followed him.

"I guess I'd better go call my sister." Barry said awkwardly.

"Or, you could speak to her in person." Caitlin said.

"Look Cait, shouldn't I be conserving my speed?" Barry asked.

"Barry, Jesse is a scientist, so it's likely she'll need proof of what you tell her." Caitlin said.

"Okay, I'll go head towards Hudson University and talk to her. But, you mind monitoring my speed to make sure I don't go too fast that I end up depleting my supply of speed." Barry asked.

"I'm on it. Oh, and since Jesse goes to Hudson university, maybe you should also poke around Professor Stein's office, see if you can find any clues." Caitlin said.

"Got it." Barry said as he sped out of the room.