Author's Notes: This is the first time I've written some of these characters so I hope they are right.

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The little boy lay unconscious on the med-chair while Gideon scanned him. Sara spared a moment from watching over the boy to check on Rip who was standing pressed into the corner staring at the child. His face was pale, eyes wide and slightly glassy. Sara was pretty sure the former Time Master was in shock but knew her first priority was the boy.

"Gideon?" Sara called when the scan ended.

"All vitals are showing as normal. He is a perfectly healthy six year old boy," Gideon replied.

"What about the DNA scan?" Sara asked.

This was what they were waiting for and Rip pushed off the wall leaning forward for Gideon's answer.

"The DNA results conclusively show that this is your son, Captain Hunter," Gideon stated softly, "This is Jonas."

Rip let out a gasp reaching out, holding the wall to keep steady. Sara moved catching his hand so he would look at her.

"Deep breath," she ordered taking him across to the medical chair beside the one holding Jonas.

Rip followed her unresisting though looked at her stunned when she snapped the medical cuff onto his wrist.

"You're in shock," Sara told him, "Let Gideon look after you while you sit with Jonas. Okay?"

"Yes, Miss Lance," Rip murmured absently.

Sara squeezed his shoulder before she left them alone, smiling when she glanced back to see Rip stroke his son's hair a tearful smile touching the man's face.

x

Rip sat staring at the miracle before him.

Gently he rested his hand on his son's hair and stroked his forehead with his thumb, the way he would whenever he came home and Jonas was asleep. A soft moan came from the boy and Rip felt his heart leap with joy when the boy opened his eyes looking up at him.

"Daddy," the boy grinned, arms reaching out to be hugged.

Without hesitation Rip pulled him into an embrace holding his son close for the first time in forever, something he thought he would never get to do again. Jonas wrapped his arms around Rip squeezing him tightly as well, the way he always did when Rip came home.

"Am I on your ship?" Jonas demanded suddenly excited.

Rip nodded, "Yes."

"Hello, Gideon," Jonas called.

"Hello, Master Hunter," Gideon replied sounding even happier than she normally did, "It is a pleasure to have you onboard once more."

Jonas bounced, he always loved being on the Waverider it was a huge treat for him to be allowed onboard. Pulling away from Rip, Jonas looked around the room confused.

"Where's Mummy?"

All eyes turned to Sara when she walked onto the bridge wanting to know what was happening.

"Gideon has confirmed that the boy is Jonas," Sara told them.

"How's Rip?" Ray asked concerned, he'd been the one to practically carry the other man back onboard after they'd found the child.

Sara shrugged, "In shock but Gideon's looking after him while he sits with Jonas."

They all stood in silence for a few moments before Stein spoke up, "Do we have any idea where he came from?"

Sara looked around the rest of the team who all looked bemused before she called, "Gideon?"

"Yes, Captain Lance?"

"Is there anything you can find that would explain where Jonas came from?" she asked.

There was a slight pause before the AI came back, "Are you wishing to remove his presence?"

Sara saw the others all frown at the question before she replied, "Of course not, Gideon. We would never take this miracle away from Rip."

"Very well," Gideon said, "I have a report from where Miranda Coburn and Jonas Hunter were taken after their deaths which show several anomalies in the autopsy for Master Hunter. There is a copy of the report now on screen."

Sara looked at the screen before turning to Stein who was more likely to be able to read the report than she was.

"I would suggest we show this to an actual doctor who could provide answers," Stein suggested, "Perhaps Dr Snow at Star Labs."

Sara chewed her lip, "Let's give it a few days. Give Rip some time with Jonas before forcing him to look into this further and that will also let Jax pull together a child-sized seat for the jump."

Glancing round she saw them all agree and headed back to check on Rip.

x

Jonas was sleeping again, this time on the bed in Rip's quarters, his eyes red from crying while Rip sat on the floor knees pulled to his chest, back pressed against the wall trying to keep silent as his own tears slipped down his cheeks.

Sara stood in the open doorway surprised she had been allowed in, realising that it was Gideon who had opened the door to her. Slowly Sara stepped inside hearing the door close before she slid down the wall to sit at Rip's side. Reaching out Sara pulled Rip into her arms holding him as he grieved the loss of his wife once more.

It occurred to her suddenly that Rip had had no one to comfort him when it originally happened, that all he had to console him was Gideon who couldn't hold him, couldn't give him an actual physical connection during the worst time of his life. Sara knew that he wouldn't normally let anyone see him so broken or lost but right now he was so far gone in his misery to care that she was there.

Suddenly Rip pulled away from her and into the small bathroom where she heard him throw up.

Sara stood and waited for him while he washed his face then brushed his teeth, "Better?"

Rip nodded and motioned her out of the room so they could talk without disturbing Jonas.

"Thank you," he breathed softly not looking her in the eye, "I had to tell him about Miranda."

Sara reached out and touched his arm, "You're not alone anymore, Rip. You have friends and we all know that you were married. There's no need to hide when you're in pain."

"It's a hard habit to break," Rip replied finally looking up at her, "But I shall try."

Sara smiled at him, "Get some sleep, you look like you need it."

Jonas woke up with a sigh and looked around the unfamiliar room. He smiled when he saw his daddy was sleeping beside him, it wasn't something that happened very often because daddy worked far away. Mummy had always told him not to wake daddy if he was sleeping so Jonas very carefully climbed off the bed and left the room.

He grinned seeing he was still on Daddy's ship and once the door shut he looked up slightly, the way Mummy and Daddy did, "Gideon?"

"Yes, Master Hunter?" the AI's pleasant voice came.

"I'm hungry."

Lights appeared on the floor before him, "If you follow the lights it shall take you to the galley where one of the crew will be able to give you breakfast."

Jonas grinned as he bounced along the corridor, he could hear voices coming from the room he was being led to and slowed slightly nervous.

"Hey," a man with dark skin appeared from the room, "Hi, Jonas I'm Jax."

"Hello," Jonas said quietly.

"Master Hunter is looking for some breakfast, Mr Jefferson," Gideon spoke up.

Jax grinned at him, "Well, I'm just getting some pancakes myself. Want to join me?"

Jonas nodded taking Jax's hand and headed into the galley with him. Several people were already in there and they all turned to look at him. Jonas pressed against Jax's leg shyly.

"Jonas," Jax said, "This is Sara," he pointed to the blonde lady, "Ray," he pointed to the tall man standing drinking orange juice, "And Nate," he pointed to the man with brown hair who was eating pancakes.

"Hello," Jonas said shyly.

Sara smiled, "Grab a seat, Jonas. Do you want some pancakes?"

Jonas nodded before remembering his manners, "Yes, please."

Ray placed some orange juice in front of him and Jonas smiled happily as he was fed.

x

Awareness slowly slid upon Rip and he opened his eyes turning to his side frowning to find no one was there. Panic hit him that yesterday had been a dream and he called out, "Jonas?"

"Master Hunter is having breakfast in the galley," Gideon replied, calming him instantly.

Rip frowned, "You should have woken me, Gideon."

"There was no need," she told him, "Master Hunter is perfectly safe and you required your sleep."

"Gideon..." he growled.

"Perhaps a shower and some clean clothes will help your disposition," Gideon noted ignoring his annoyance, "Before you join your son for breakfast."

Rip rolled his eyes but followed her suggestion. Once dressed he headed to the galley stopping in the doorway as he found Jonas sitting munching pancakes beside Jax while they compared which syrups were best.

"He's fine," Sara came to his side, "Though I think Jax might have picked up a shadow."

Rip chuckled slightly smiling when Jonas turned and saw him standing there.

"Daddy," the boy jumped off his seat and ran to hug him.

Rip held his son close for a few seconds before depositing him back on his seat, "Finish your breakfast," he dropped a kiss on Jonas' head.

Moving to make himself some tea Rip watched his son eat and talk with Jax for a few moments before he moved to where Sara stood finishing her coffee.

"Are you going to tell me what you've found?" he asked.

She grimaced slightly, "I wanted to let you have some time with Jonas before we look into it."

Rip shook his head, "I need to know now so I can get Jonas settled properly."

Sara nodded in understanding, "Okay, Gideon has found some anomalies in the autopsy performed on..." she trailed off before picking it back up, "We think Caitlin Snow in Star Labs would be the best person to discuss this with."

Rip nodded, "Alright."

"Jax is going to set up a chair for Jonas on the bridge," Sara told him, "Then we can jump."

"Actually, he can sit on my knee," Rip told her, "There's no need for the extra seat."

"Then we jump after everyone's had breakfast."

Rip held Jonas in his lap as the others settled in the seats around him. Jonas had gone from happily sitting with Jax to suddenly staring into space, sadness covering his face. He was only six so wasn't truly able to understand the loss of his mother, at least not yet. Rip knew it would be a hard road but it was one they would get through.

"Alright," Sara said as she took the pilot's chair, "Gideon, please plot a course for Star Labs in 2017 when it would be best for Dr Snow to help us."

"Course plotted, Captain Lance," Gideon replied.

Sara nodded and glanced at Rip. He nodded that they were ready and hugged Jonas to him as they made the jump.

The Waverider touched down in the empty parking lot of the building and Sara turned to them to let them know they could move.

"Daddy," Jonas groaned, "I don't feel well."

Releasing himself Rip pulled his son close and rubbed his back, "I know. It will pass soon, I promise. Okay?"

Jonas nodded against Rip's shoulder while he held his son close murmuring soothingly in his ear.

x

Sara smiled to see Caitlin, Barry and Cisco standing there waiting when the hatch opened to the Star Labs car park.

"Please tell me this is a social call," Barry said when Sara reached him.

She chuckled and hugged him hello, "Sort of. We have something we need Caitlin's help with."

Surprise covered Caitlin's face, "Me?"

Sara turned to the man walking down the ramp with the little boy holding his hand, "Meet Rip Hunter and his son Jonas."

Barry stared, "You're Hunter?"

Rip smiled slightly, "It's good to see you again, Mr Allen."

Barry grimaced, "Again."

"My apologies," Rip winced at his lapse, "This must be your first time meeting me."

The three members of team Flash stared at him a little confused before Cisco turned to Jonas, "Hey, little dude. It's nice to meet you too."

Jonas clung to Rip slightly tighter burying his face against his father's coat.

"Hey," Rip nudged him, "Its okay, Jonas. These are friends of mine."

"We should head inside and you can tell us why you're here," Caitlin took control.

Sara nodded and they headed into Star Labs.

x

Rip followed on behind the three meta-humans keeping Jonas close to him. He was annoyed at himself for slipping and letting them know that he knew their future selves.

It had been a mistake he hadn't made in a long time.

This was just the first time they were meeting him however he'd met them for the first time many years from now when he was much younger.

He had been thinking about where to settle now he had to raise Jonas and, although Jonas was used to 2166 and the technology there, it might be a good idea to live near people who knew his true identity, who would be able to cope with a former Time Master and son.

"Okay," Barry said once they reached their main lab, "What can we do for you?"

Rip grimaced, not wanting to discuss this in front of Jonas.

"Hey, little dude," Cisco spoke up, "You want to try and beat me at a video game?"

Jonas looked up at Rip who nodded, "Be good and I'll come get you once we've finished talking."

Jonas hugged him quickly before following Cisco out the room bouncing slightly as he told his new friend what games he liked.

"Okay, Sara," Rip handed over to her as he crossed his arms across his chest, "If you would."

x

Sara quickly went through how they'd found Jonas after a receiving an SOS signal then went onto the autopsy reports. She saw Rip's shoulders stiffen slightly at the mention of autopsy but his face remained completely impassive.

Caitlin gave a slight grimace taking the flash drive from Sara, "Okay, give me some time to go over the reports and I'll see what I can do."

"I have an idea if that doesn't give any answers," Barry said from where he was lounging against the wall.

"Which is?" Sara asked.

"Cisco," Barry replied, "See if he can vibe anything about what happened."

Rip's eyes widened for a second, "Has he got his powers under control at this point in time?"

They all turned to him.

"I do know you all, Mr Allen," Rip reminded them, "This may be your first time meeting me but you all knew who I was when I first met you more than likely due to this meeting."

"There are days I really hate time travel," Caitlin noted with a sigh.

Rip let out a soft chuckle, "It's more fun when you're the one travelling."

x

Rip stood in the doorway watching Jonas play a racing game with Cisco smiling at how easily the tech genius had bonded with the boy. He thought about the older version of Cisco that he had known who was just as enthusiastic and affable as this younger version.

"Jonas seems to be doing well," Barry appeared at his side, "Considering everything."

"Better than I am," Rip sighed, before wincing, "My apologies, Mr Allen I..."

Barry waved away his apology, "You've had a pretty huge shock finding your son alive, you should give yourself a break."

Rip gave a slightly wry chuckle, "It's not something I'm very good at."

"Meet the master," Barry told him, "So, what are your plans? I'm sure travelling around trying to stop time aberrations isn't going to be a good idea with your son onboard."

Rip shrugged, "I don't have family anywhere, so I just need to choose a time and place. I was thinking..." he paused for a moment, "Here?"

Barry nodded, "Well that makes sense. We're an extension of the friends you already have and we know who you truly are. It might be useful having a former Time Master around to help. You're more than welcome here. "

Surprise covered Rip's face at the fact he'd just been accepted into the Flash's group when he was barely known.

"Thank you, Mr Allen," Rip said sincerely.

"And its Barry," he told him, "We go on a first name basis here, Rip."

Rip laughed, "Of course, Barry. It might take me some time to remember, my mother worked very hard to make me polite."