A/N: Crossover story!
Few notes to consider:
1. The timeline for this story isn't as it is in the show, some events will occur at other times and some events will occur differently. It will show a more powerful Barry, but I will try to tone him down a bit in fights and Supergirl will be in the same universe as them. Some characters that were previously dead may also be alive!
2. Barry works alone, but Cisco and Caitlyn have roles in this story as well and work with Team Supergirl and Team Arrow - Barry was never adopted, he had to live alone all these years, never met an Iris or a Joe, but I like those characters so I may implement them in the story as well. Barry owns S.T.A.R Labs and you'll find out more the story progresses. Any more things I missed out and non-canon which I didn't explain please review and enjoy.
3. Finally, to do less writing I have made it so National City and Central are merged together having Supergirl and Flash both heroes of that city.
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Sorry for not updating my other stories, I guess I've been busy.. or lazy but I do have many planned and drafted which will be updated soon as well as my currently postponed story. Thank You!
Disclaimer: I do not own DC, CW Characters.
"Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." - Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man
Broken Paths
Heroes weren't usually given a break. Meta-humans, aliens and just plain humans seem to think they can control the world, destroy cities or just cause mayhem. At least, this gave heroes a job, but even so you wouldn't find the mightiest heroes gathered around today at some sort of bunker underneath the mayor of Starling's City's office. Even if the mayor was a masked vigilante fighting to keep justice and preserve life in the world, after all wasn't there some other 'light' criminals to catch or cats stuck on trees needing to be saved? Anyways, they should have a chance to relax too, keeping up two identities wasn't the easiest thing in the world.
After all, they weren't technically relaxing, while busy chattering was going on in the vast bunker, Felicity was manning the computer systems while the TV was running, waiting for the new threat to rise. Apparently, last week's broadcast showcased a new team of injustice, showcasing a mini team of villains who were once captured but had broken out and they seemed to join forces, which makes things all the more difficult and all the more tiresome to catch, seeing as they have learned from their mistakes. An interesting fact actually, was that one of Central City's villains seemed to be the mastermind of all the disaster.
Captain Cold, already known as Leonard Snart by most of the population due to his lack of a secret identity had managed to put together a team which was very interesting. Crime in Central City was actually the lowest compared to their sister city, Starling as well as in the midlands where Gotham lies, near Metropolis, even though it is the biggest city consisting of a population of two cities and having such a large area of land.
Central City is always known as the safest and sunniest place to visit especially with the rise of the new hero Supergirl coming into action just a little over a year ago and dealing with alien threats that the Flash has handled almost two to three years ago before the disaster of the STAR Labs which had not been operational since FEMA had categorised them as a class four hazardous location and Barry Allen had taken control of the LABS due to a leak showing that Harrison Wells had confessed into killing his mother and having his entire will based on the young Allen. It was always kind of odd, and not something you would hear everyday. Some psychopathic genius had left everything to a boy who was neglected and had his family murdered at such a young age now was chasing the world.
Although the two heroes resided in the same city, one would say that they had never seen either of the work together before. In fact since the city was so large, people had managed to make a division between two parts, with one called the National District, but most commonly recalled as National City due to the vast land people and outsiders referred to it as a city rather than a district, and the other part remaining named and still keeping the 'Central' in their name. Since National City was closer to Starling City, one Kara Danvers got very well acquainted with there masked vigilante known as the 'Green Arrow' due to an incident before the particle accelerator explosion in which she had to literally save his life with rat poison, something she interestingly learned from a CSI student going to Metropolis University all those years back when she was a teenager, which happens to be the living genius today, Barry Allen.
Anyways, sightings of 'the Flash' were so rare on that side of the city now-a-days. It seems as if the hero avoids any communication or just feels the need to let go off that side of the city due to Supergirl's handy work. It was also hard to track a literally bolt of lightning zooming through the streets, and Kara had tried. Multiple times only to see a red clad figure dissipating into the wind.
The TV abruptly changed its channel attracting the eyes of every member in the room, in case it was any other information about the 'Injustice League'. "In other news the CEO of S.T.A.R Laboratories Barry Allen has an important speech for us regarding the recent trouble Central City has been facing to keep peace in our city" the news anchor stated proudly, with some sort of lustful look in her eyes, probably from the thought of the young genius who turned out to be very handsome, and Kara was obviously not the only one who thought this.
With his light, clear emerald green eyes that were intoxicating as the tinges of yellow seem to resemble lightning coursing through his body. And a light and tall build with defined muscles that can easily make a girl swoon from his body itself due to his muscles being clearly visible through the well fitted blazer he was wearing, along with a simple white shirt that was loosely worn as it wasn't sticking to his body, but not too baggy to make it informal. Finally, the most visible feature that just left people speechless and staring was his smile, the warm calm smile he had that showed off his perfectly carved teeth and wrinkles up his eyes making him seem sweet with a little bit of shyness that makes that unexpected warmth rush through girls, and probably some boys body.
"He's hot" Iris bluntly stated, calling out across the room, due to being one of Kara's best friends she had managed to find out she was Supergirl, leading to a series of events and eventually leading to her sitting in the Arrowcave discussing methods to help save people of their respectable cities.
"Yea, no doubt he seems kind and caring as well. Mmm" Sara teased seductively, her more 'straight' side was showing.
"Oh please! What does he have that I don't?" Cisco asked disbelievingly, earning him glares from the other woman in the room apart from Kara who was sat stunned, watching the TV. She hoped either her or Iris could get an interview with him just once, she would. gladly tag along from someone of a rival media company just to talk to the CEO of STAR in private for just a couple of minutes.
"Don't try to stop them man, girls go crazy over this guy. I wonder what his secret is?" Diggle trailed off, trying to help Cisco from the impending death glares that were sent towards him.
"Hello people of Central, I know this is a very last minute broadcast but the concerns of rising threats toward the city had motivated me to take action. I have managed to design and implement a Meta-Human prison in our Central City's Iron Heights Penitentiary as well as Meta-Human dampening cuffs. I am also pleased to announce that the prisons will also work for Alien prisoners if there is an absolute need. Our ideology is to keep our city safe and to make sure no more people can cause harm to our residents. Further announcements will occur following the recent issue of the 'Injustice League'. Thank you for your time." The channel switched back to the anchors as Barry Allen was walking off of the podium and away.
"Well looks like we now have a way of making sure they won't be able to escape Iron Heights." Martin Stein nodded approvingly towards the new invention created by such a young boy.
"No doubt, we also have a way of dampening meta-human powers" Oliver agreed before continuing. "Felicity do you think you could set up Laurel to get in contact with this guy, we could use some of that technology in our weapons."
"Hmph! Lucky, maybe you'll actually meet him in person Laurel."
With pumped up fists she teased with a smirk "I'll write up an eight-hundred word essay for all of you to see how the meeting went."
"Handsome and smart. Hmm? Felicity can you quickly check if this guy is single." Sara Lance commented after watching the brief interview and discussion about using new technology.
"Clean and he is single. Perfect, but you... really? An assassin, not really sure that's his type as a scientist." Felicity retorted back also obviously attracted by the man due to his smarts as well, making Oliver's eyebrows furrow like an annoyed puppy.
"Well what do you know about his type?" Sara questioned.
"He seems like a smart guy, maybe he wants a smart girl?" Felicity quipped with a seductive wink of an eye, making Oliver clear his throat and surprisingly making Kara furrow her eyebrows as well.
"We'll see." Sara playfully replied, ending the short argument while the whole crew went back to looking for any clues about the whereabouts of the villains as an idea sprung into Kara's mind.
"Why don't we ask for the Flash's help?" She questioned making everyone give her exhausted looks as a sigh managed to escape each of their mouths.
"So instead of trying to track a team of villains, you want us to track something that can move at the speed of sound?" Winn asked tiredly while Cisco was giving him an approving nod.
"Well I think it would be a great idea. I mean we don't really know what these guys have planning for us and the Flash could be a really valuable and helpful part of our team." She replied back with a frown, hoping that more people will support her idea.
"But this guy could-" Diggle abruptly stopped from the interruption of Oliver.
"Good idea, get started everyone, no excuses and I'm going to do a little intel myself" Oliver said quickly making all eyes turn to him as he strapped himself up with his bow and went towards the elevator, questioning everybody's thoughts in the room. Oliver never really worked well with people and was even hesitant on working with Kara as well as the rest of Team Legends as they identified themselves.
"Gideon, please check CCPD's database, all cameras locked on in Central as well as National and everything you've got please." Barry called out from across the cortex talking to his artificial intelligence companion.
"Very well creator, although if you'd like to know, this Supergirl character seems to be scouting you - she seems to have tracked recent speed signatures over the city and my database confirms she's been at these locations around 2.38 minutes before you have left."
"Hmm, seems so, it also seems as if she isn't fast enough to catch up, do you think I'm next on the hit list?" Barry asked questioningly while turning his head from the next technological equipment he was building.
"I strongly disagree that you are creator, furthermore I'm willing to suggest that she may be looking for help." Gideon concluded, turning gears in Barry's brain.
"Help? I'm pretty sure she gets the message that I've left her to deal with that part of the city, besides you know I work alone." Barry confirmed, trying to stare down his artificial intelligence.
Showing the more human side of the advanced piece of technology she responded solemnly, but sternly. "You haven't with anyone apart from Bruce, you know more friends may suit you."
"Not my style." Barry said getting irritated before continuing "We don't really know if she's looking for me or not and if i'm not mistaken she's allied up with that Emerald Archer from Starling City. Why would she need more help?"
"Well, I'm not sure about you but fighting against a team of super villains isn't really easy for two superheroes." Gideon persuaded.
"Oh did I forget, you should know be my now I research everyone. What about her cousin in Metropolis Bruce talks highly about as well as that 'Hood' having his own team of crime fighters. I'm pretty sure I saw him fighting with at least two new people every week. Along-" Barry was cut off from Gideon, again showing off her more human side getting annoyed at Barry's 'smart-ass' tone. "Yes. Yes. I understand creator, but how many allies do you have?" Completely ignoring her attempt of being witty and questioning him he quickly continued on "Not to mention that flaming ball found in Keystone City, pretty interesting meta if you ask me." Barry ended with a smirk.
Although Barry works alone, his personality conveys a lot to that of the Batman, mainly residing in Gotham City. The two were probably the closest companions once could know, both independently working on their own tech industries, both CEO's but for some odd reason never seen together in public.
Although not from a distance due to their dislike at human contact, at such an early age Bruce and Barry both had their parents viciously taken away right in front of them, in which both vowed revenge to track the murderer which had inspired them to keep peace in the world and preserve lives so nobody would ever experience the pain that they had.
Funny actually, Bruce was the only one he could trust after all those years of neglect and finally giving up looking for a family that would take him, all that abuse and all that pain he had felt didn't really give him any chance of a normal childhood and repairing the pain caused by the death of his mother and the prison sentence of his father. He was shunned by the people he though of as friends until Alfred had taken him in and even through the damaged teen, Bruce had managed to pull him back out of the darkness just barely so he wouldn't take his life or seep too far into the dark that he would never be managed to be pulled back out, making him value each and every second, studying day and night on every theory, every science book he could get his hands on.
And after finding out he was the Flash, Bruce had looked after him since until he let him stay in Central City with Harrison Wells, with heavy surveillance of course. Training him and making him hit the gym until he received the perfectly chiselled and sculpted body girls swooned over but also with fighting techniques that varied over all seven continents over the world making him a formidable force without his powers.
However, there was only one other man he had trusted other than Bruce Wayne and it was Harrison Wells, the person making him reach his absolute full potential, only to be the person that had murdered his mother and caused his life to be a living hell.
That's when all smiles stopped altogether, Bruce even noticed that distance he kept with everyone even himself. Barry was working at STAR all by himself until exhaustion flooded through his veins and creating the empire today and rebuilding the image of what is known as STAR Laboratories. Bruce insisted he create a workforce with multiple different sections which he finally did after reshaping and rebuilding the lab from the damage the explosion had caused but it only resulted in him keeping the whole facility to himself and distancing the workforce into other cities, even competing with Wayne Enterprises and Mercury Labs.
If only Gideon had real features of a human not only would she sigh loudly with the droop of her, she would have probably slapped Barry at the back of his head. "Alright, but at least consider it if they give you a chance."
"Mmm." Was the only reply she received before Barry continued working, knowing he had an arrogant smirk plastered on his face from beating his AI. This was the only thing he could talk to without hurting it or without hurting himself sadly.
Hours later to his project of installing his suit in a ring using nano-technology and light conversation with Gideon, a sudden alert popped up on his screen before he zoomed away as Gideon exclaimed that the Trickster was on the loose again causing trouble at Central City bank.
After exhaustively searching the city far and wide of any traces of the flash, Kara concluded that it may be a bad idea after all looking for someone who can literally be on the other side of the city in a matter of seconds. Sighing and laying back in her sear at the desk in the DEO she absentmindedly started to drowse off until Winn exclaimed a little too loudly for a person with super-hearing to hear that apparently they have found the man in red.
"Kara! Get up now before you lose him!" Winn exclaimed causing every DEO agent to turn their head and stare with amused looks.
"Give me five more minutes" She said tiredly fighting off the sleep.
"Kara!" Winn reprimanded with an edge to his voice making him seem only a little bit frightening.
"Oh alright..." She drawled before she flung her cape to the back obviously showing the annoyance of the amount of times Winn had said that today and leading up to a result with a dead-end.
Looking down the street from the sky after travelling for a couple of minutes, there she had finally seen it, a yellow and red blur speeding down and heading for what seems to be Central City bank. Using her super-hearing she had concluded that this was either Trickster or the Toyman's doing, with the manic laughter in the background, making her fly faster due to the screams of the innocent people being hurt as well as catching up to the Flash in which she had just seen for the first time today which is the first step to the entire mile in which she has to actually catch up to him and talk to him.
Reaching their destination, the Flash had already managed to deal with the civilians by leaving the bank completely free of any people as well as looking the trickster in the eye and speaking some words before he inevitably gets captured. Using her more tactile instincts Kara x-rayed the building before spotting some C4 planted at the sides of the bank eliciting a warn coming from her lips directed at the Flash.
"C4 strapped up on the North-West side of the Bank. It is where the vault is kept" She shouted loud and clear enough for the both to notice her. However, one thing she noticed was that it was only the Trickster who had looked up at her making her wonder if the Flash already knew she was looking for her, or was just in a completely focused state of mind.
"I know." Was the cold reply and the only words that escaped his lips, which had shocked Kara never being in contact with a superhero with such a cold tone, she only knew it would be harder to convince him to help her. Before she could even reply back he zoomed right past the Trickster even as he was getting shot from the not very effective choice of weapon, leaving the Trickster with a very panicked and confused face as the Flash was taunting him from behind holding out the detonator in front of him as well as meta-human handcuffs just to be sure he wouldn't be escaping anytime soon.
Just before he could pull off any more tricks, the Flash had immobilised him already waiting for the CCPD to come and apprehend the foolish villain, scouting around and wasting no more time as he suspiciously eyed the reason for the disruption. As sirens started drawing closer and the screeching of cars turning, Supergirl could only watch with a stunned face at the power that the Flash had displayed. Not only had he disarmed the mastermind villain in mere seconds, he had such a calm aura radiating around him the whole time, only showing off the level of experience he had, perhaps one to rival her cousin Clark who she knew had been in the hero game for a very long time.
After he had scouted the area he had what look liked an irritated face mixed with confusion before he turned to leave somewhat not pleased with what had just occurred even though he had disarmed and caught the Trickster before he could do any damage. This had manage to grab Kara out of her trance as she realised he was about to take off before she put a hand to his arm, causing him to stop and stare at her with analysing eyes.
One thing she noted though were those dazzling green eyes in which she thought looked familiar as well as the blackness hidden beneath them also connoting that this man had experienced pain and a lot of it through his life.
"Hi?" She started, awkwardly, still having her hand on his arm.
"Follow me, we can talk somewhere more private." He commanded, at the same time pointing to her hand that was still in contact with his arm, causing her to blush a little bit and him to sigh knowing that more and more people were coming to the scene, seeing them together would only start more controversy in the news which is the last thing he needed right now.
"O.. Okay" She said nervously with a little tilt of her head before he darted to the destination he had pointed at, not allowing her to continue talking and taking her out of her second trance in around twenty minutes.
Although trouble was definitely being caused in the east side of Central City, a team of super villains isn't exactly the most cooperative squad you'll see. The Flash had already managed to incapacitate the Trickster not buying them enough time at all before they eventually become tracked down. Villains tend to avoid Central due to the speedy nature the Flash had manage to catch his victims, and the most prominent ones that actually managed to get away with their schemes was speedsters such as Zoom and the Reverse Flash, as well as the odd one out such as Snart or sometimes the Mirror Master had wits to manoeuvre him which only manage to last a couple of weeks before Barry had them locked up.
"Jesse sure is getting too old these days, you should have sent someone like me Snart" China White taunted disapprovingly, showing off the arrogance each villain held especially on their 'teammates'.
"We needed him to buy as much time as possible in order to get the drop on Supergirl, to get information for Cadmus and Project Kr" Snart unfolded trying to make use of the team given to him to perform a simple task.
"Hmph, some leader you are" Mark Mardon quipped, unimpressed by the poor execution his ally performed.
"Cadmus hasn't exactly been the most transparent per say. Do this job for me and learn more about Cadmus' intentions then I will repay all of you greatly." Snart finished dominantly, talking among his team.
"Well since he screwed up. What's the plan?" One of the others questioned with a confused face, mirroring some of the faces of the other villains present in Snart's team.
"All in due time. All in due time..."
Having an early head start before leading her to the destination of the vast desert found in the outskirts of the 'National City', he had thought that she would be more comfortable talking on her 'turf' to distant any thoughts of distrust between them even if she did know he was a superhero, he would probably not have followed her if the roles were reversed.
Getting to the slightly 'far' distance, he was left in his thoughts to what Gideon had told him earlier. "At least consider it if they gave you a chance." Making stubborn thoughts rush back in his mind. Before he could ponder deeper he noticed that the landscape looked different from the city, therefore realising that they had made it to the desert. Staying still and not even bothering to look up by Supergirl descending behind him he waited for her to speak before making any motion to communicate and move. After all, after some of his team ups with the Batman he had already seen Superman do it when he was involved as well trying to track the Joker who had been involved in some case in Metropolis. Although he was interested and awed the first time he had seen it, he knew how to hide it well as to not attract any attention to himself. Him and Superman had barely talked as Barry wanted to stay in more isolated areas which was luckily never spotted by the man of steel but he could have sworn he heard Bruce talking about him a number of times.
"Umm. I'm not really sure how to start this... but Hi again!" The woman behind him explained starting off anxiously and progressively ending in a cheery tone. "Great this one's a social one." he thought petulantly. Turning around to face her and give her his full attention he tried to put on his most friendliest face and even had a slight smirk even though he felt uncomfortable talking to her.
"Hello. Is there any particular reason you are looking for me?" He asked, letting go of a little too much information.
"Wait? You knew I was looking for you? Why didn't you stop for me?" she questioned looking slightly irritated but also confused with such a dainty impression plastered on her face.
Retracing his steps after noticing his mistake he covered up "I assumed so since you were on the 'Central' side of the city and you normally operate at the 'National' Side I only expected that I was the reason for you to travel here."
Since he looked to have such a serious tone she managed to drop the subject and her suspicions by replying casually. "Oh well in that case... I yes... I was looking for you- and before I say anything more it is such an honour to meet you flash." She exclaimed showing off genuine happiness which was actually caught on by Barry who had actually a great read on the type of person she was by just her expression and the way she carried herself. One more useful trick Bruce had taught me I guess...
"Ahh al-alright... It's nice to meet you too Supergirl. If I'm not mistaken you are related to Superman?" His social awkwardness slipping again, trying to make sa good impression he just gave her another smile.
"Yes! He's my cousin actually, have you met him before?" She asked, her excitement only growing.
"A few times, I don't really know him... But I have to say I am really impressed with your work on that side of town Supergirl, keeping the city safer than I ever could, even with my speed." He complemented her causing her to once again have a light blush appear on her cheek.
"You really think so?" She asked tentatively before he nodded and she continued with what a very mixed expression on her face, with one showing overwhelming excitement and the other showing timidity and perhaps modesty from his gratifying comments. "Well... um.. thank you." she stuttered and said a little quieter.
"Im sorry to be rude to you but I do have to get back on some... things that I need to do personally, did you just want to meet me to say hi?" He asked trying to quicken up the pace of the conversation so she could get to her point.
"No actually. I was wondering if you would be able to help us in a situation were both in, regarding the 'Injustice' League being set up last week, they must have something big planned and we could use an extra set of hands... Or in this case feet." She informed seriously, her superhero persona taking over, but also with a light joke trying to get on good terms with the Flash.
"I'm sorry you have the wrong person. You see I don't work well with a team." He replied tumultuously.
Hearing him reject her offer she gave him a dejected look and with a more pleading voice asked. "Why not? Were working against the same enemies here and you can't take them all down by yourself.
"I-" Questioning thoughts consumed his brain once again as he realised that she had a valid point and it would take a lot more to deal with a team of villains, especially Snart. "I don't trust people easily" He warned but haven't totally abandoned the idea of working with her.
"I promise you that we will earn your trust. I mean, were all heroes here trying to fight and keep peace in the world."
"It's not that simple. You trust to easily, for all you know I could be part of the 'Injustice Team'" He conflicted.
"Yes, I mean anyone could, but I know your a hero. I saw you all those years back giving up your life to save that wormhole in Central City. I... I nearly showed myself then but remember that I don't have the assets to stop something like that, the city looks up to you as their inspiration. Are you really going to tell me that our city's inspiration is based on someone from the Injustice League?" She blurted, trying as hard as she could to persuade him.
With a sigh he turned his face to look directly at her eyes, like the ocean, they were iridescent and flecked with every shade of blue, staring at him with such a beseeching gaze he found himself not being able to turn her down, even through his tough exterior, the poor man never experienced anything as surreal and begging as this that wasn't himself. "I'll think about it and find you when I'm ready to give you my answer." Barry finished.
"Okay Flash take as much time as you want." Just touching his arm to give him some comfort as she thought she hit a hard topic she looked again at those green eyes that seem to have darkened. "There is some good in this world, and those you can trust, those are worth fighting for."
Nodding his head to show his sign of farewell and maybe a thank you, he turned around and dashed away leaving a trail of dust and sand as he headed back to STAR Labs.
After his departure Kara had still stayed at the desert looking at her hand ardently, she knew she wasn't the only one who could feel warmth that spread throughout her body with his contact. Maybe it was his powers stimulating this effect on her, but powers or not the feelings lingered until she felt it was time to head back and tell the team about her findings.
Reaching STAR Labs, Barry arrived to the cortex smashing and throwing things around. He wasn't too sure about how he got angry but he knew he let it happen again. He was starting to trust again and he was actually considering on going out there and finding Supergirl to immediately shut her down and tell her that there was no way he was ever going to join a team but one part of his conscience and one part of his mind kept doubting him and kept telling him that this was the start of something different, and that this would help him - that he wouldn't need to do things alone anymore.
"Creator, I can sense a storm of emotions in your temporal lobe. Are you in a form of distress or anger?" Gideon asked
"Gideon I made a stupid choice today." Barry replied panting from his outburst
"Creator, I am going to assume that you had met Supergirl today and she asked you to join her team and you said you will or at least met in the middle grounds and said that you might?"
"Or maybe instead of assuming, you were actually listening in on our conversation through my suit?"
"Yes, but my opinion still stands. I don't think this was a stupid decision and I do think that you should go out there and find her and tell her you are willing to join her team to fight of the Injustice League."
"Gideon that is not the issue, the issue is that she got to me so easily, what the hell is that about?"
"I am sorry about that Creator but I do believe that this is your chance to finally start to do things not by yourself."
"Whatever... contact Bruce" Barry ended.
After a very long and argumentative conversation of the pros and cons of joining a team Bruce had finally manage to make Barry sway to accepting her request, although as stubborn as he is Bruce knew that it would take more than this conversation putting in more time away from his work and committing to call Barry at least once a day until he finally gives up and joins the team, he also knew that deep down this could bring the real Barry Allen back. Back from the feelings of pain and agony that seems to never end, and maybe he could experience other feelings judging by his description of this Supergirl character, Bruce definitely had an insight on what was going on and what made Barry choose his decision.
"Gideon. Turn on the security system for the lab, I'm going home now."
"Security Systems Initiated" The robotic voice repeated. "Before you go creator may I remind you that you have to travel to Starling City tomorrow for a appointment with Ms Smoak from Queen's Consolidated as well as the other public figures like the district attorney and even Mayor Queen will be attending for the information about installing the Meta-Prisons and Equipment."
"Alright, got that covered, thank you Gideon, good night."
A/N: Yes I know Barry seems a little bit OOC for now but if you don't like this Barry, things will change for him as time goes on. First chapter completed, onto the next - Hopefully I can further develop these characters quicker as I will try to update more frequently. Please review for any criticism or anything about the story at all, thanks.
-Ancillary
