New Earth: Flash

Chapter 25

When the Allens arrived back at Joe's house, Henry didn't think he'd be surprised when he walked in, but he was, since in addition to Joe, Iris, Caitlin, Cisco, Professor Stein and Clarissa (who'd also had her memories restored at Stein's insistence, since he didn't want to have to keep secrets from her and Clarissa had already known all their identities and had held a minor role in their world, so they could restore her mind, but in addition to them, Ralph, Jax, Cecille, and Allegra were also in attendance, since it was basically everyone who knew about Team Flash's secret that were there.

"Welcome home." They all shouted and Henry smiled as he first hugged Joe and then Iris.

"Iris, it's nice to know that I'll be at your wedding this time around." Henry said to his future daughter-in-law, who smiled as she hugged him.

"It will be nice to not only have my dad in attendance this time around. But there is also someone else you need to talk to." Iris said as she nodded at Allegra, who was honestly a bit nervous.

"You must be my new granddaughter." Henry said.

"Foster granddaughter." Allegra said.

"Allegra, we told you, you're a part of our family now and that won't change once you turn 18." Barry said and Allegra smiled at him.

"And you don't have a problem with me?" Allegra asked Henry nervously.

"Barry told me about you and honestly, I don't have a problem with it, since he and Iris are giving you a chance at a real life now. Plus, it gives me more reasons not to leave the city, since now I have both a daughter and a granddaughter to get to know." Henry said with a smile and Allegra sighed in relief at the fact her foster grandfather didn't hate her as Henry then looked at Joe.

"Joe, I hope you won't mind if I stay with you until I find my own place." Henry asked.

"Of course, though I'm kind of surprised you don't want to stay with one of your kids." Joe said.

"Jesse still has school and I don't want to encroach on Barry and Iris, since they've got enough going on in regards to planning their wedding." Henry said.

"Of course you're welcome to stay here." Joe said.

"We don't mind if you want to stay with us." Barry said.

"No offense slugger, but I have a feeling that staying at Joe's gives me a better chance of sleeping on a real bed instead of a couch." Henry said and Barry had to give him that.

"Fair enough." Barry agreed.

"Okay then, now, why don't we call a toast." Iris said as everyone took glasses of champagne.

"A toast to Henry. A man who has twice been convicted for a crime he didn't commit, but never let it get him down. And at long last, he's a free man once more, like he should've been all along. To Henry." Joe said.

"To Henry." Everyone but Barry and Jesse said.

"To dad." Barry and Jesse said as they all raised their glasses and took sips.

Before the conversation could continue, Barry's phone rang.

"Excuse me, I need to take this." Barry said as he stepped away and answered the call.

"Jefferson, what a surprise. I'm guessing this isn't a social call." Barry said knowingly.

"No it is not. It's a warning that trouble is headed your way." Jefferson said and Barry sighed, since he should've known that this good mood would not last long.

"What is it?" Barry asked.

"The ASA abducted Lynn, most likely in an attempt to force her to create the meta stabilization she and Caitlin were working on and there's a good chance that they're heading to Central City to try and abduct Caitlin too." Jefferson said.

"That will not end well for them." Barry said, thinking of Caitlin's roommate and how she'd react to any attempt by this ASA to abduct her.

"My team is heading to Central City now, but I wanted to give you a heads up on what's coming your way." Jefferson said.

"Thanks. Head to Star Labs when you get here. I'll make sure Caitlin knows." Barry said as he hung up.

When Barry returned, everyone could tell by the look on his face that the party had ended.

"Who was that?" Iris asked.

"Black Lightning. He called to warn us that Caitlin is in danger." Barry said.

"Why me specifically?" Caitlin asked.

"That group, the ASA, wants you to create the meta stabilization serum that you've been working on with Dr. Stewart. They've already abducted her and Black Lightning called to tell me that they're likely coming here for you next. Black Lightning and his team are also on their way here as well." Barry said.

"Well, looks like the party is over and it's time to get back to work." Iris said.

"Frost is looking forward to when these ASA guys come knocking." Caitlin said and Barry couldn't help a small smile at the sound of that, since it would likely be entertaining for them.

"Let's get to Star Labs so we can begin preparing." Barry said as he, Iris, Cisco, Caitlin, Jesse and Ralph all left the house, leaving the adults and Allegra alone to continue talking.