In the Lab at Night

by Crazedtroll

Dr. Wells and Cisco are working in the lab late at night when they come up against a Meta like nothing else before. Can Cisco get past his distrust of Dr. Wells to accept his help? The third in my Meta-Tests series. Should be able to stand alone if you've not read the other two. A completely silly subject written in a completely serious manner.

1. Chapter 1

Author's Note: Greetings! Welcome to the third story in my Meta-Tests series. The first is Meta-Tests, the second is To the Rescue. I've tried to write this so that newcomers can read it without having read the other two. That said, if you've read the other two, I apologize for the repetitiveness of the summaries. I am not trying to write my version of season two. Please read and enjoy! I love feedback and welcome comments and suggestions. Still not my properties and I make no monies from this work. Thanks! -CT

Chapter 1: A Late Night

Music sounded through the lab. In his work area, Cisco bobbed his head along to the beat, muttering to himself as he fiddled with his latest invention. He knew he wasn't alone in the lab. On the computer screen played the image of Dr. Wells. The older scientist seemed to be working late as well, seated in an office chair at his desk. Glancing at it, Cisco frowned.

When they'd returned to the lab after Barry had closed the singularity, Joe had gotten the call to report to the precinct to help deal with the aftermath. Barry had gone along, however he'd called Caitlin and Cisco when he'd seen rescue workers pull a familiar body from the wreckage from the singularity. At the hospital they'd confirmed that the body was none other than Dr. Harrison Wells. Barry had managed to find the remains of an electric wheelchair where they'd pulled the body out. He'd suffered severe blood loss from the damage from the singularity, but the hospital had easily stabilized him.

Ultimately, they'd put the other man through test after test and confirmed that this Dr. Wells was a normal human. He had suffered a severe spinal injury nearly two years ago. All the testing had eventually led to a confrontation between Cisco and Dr. Wells where the younger man had spilled it all. Dr. Wells had taken the news of his demise with Tess and replacement by Thawne silently. Since then, things had been strained.

They'd gone as a group to help Felicity search for Ray Palmer. It had been a successful trip. Dr. Wells had not only figured out what had happened, but helped Palmer figure it out. There had been an explosion in the lab. Oddly enough, Wells's wheelchair had been on the opposite side of the lab from the man. To make things even more suspicious, Wells had broken his wrist at Palmer Tech but now, three weeks later, he'd removed the cast. No normal human healed that fast! None of the others were concerned about it.

Cisco had confronted Wells about the chair. He'd claimed to have been using an office chair. After the confrontation Dr. Wells had told Cisco to put in cameras if it would help him feel better. It had been two weeks since Cisco had installed the cameras and started tracking Dr. Wells's every move. Still, he wasn't comfortable with the other man. So, when Dr. Wells worked late, Cisco worked late.

Hearing something in the other room, Cisco turned off his music and glanced at the images. Dr. Wells was still in his office. His wheelchair sat by the desk. This Dr. Wells would sit in other chairs frequently. It was one of the reasons Cisco was suspicious. Frowning, Cisco moved cautiously towards the sound. As he did, he heard it again, a soft rustle. This time, it came from behind him. Getting nervous, Cisco turned around. As he turned, something crashed into the back of his head, making him cry out in pain just before losing consciousness.