Authors note: I am currently watching The Flash and when I look on here I notice one pairing not touched by fans, either cause they believe Caitlin will reunite with her former fiance or there are a lot of Barry and Caitlin pairings, who knows, so here I am about to leap into the unknown. This will be the pairing of Caitlin and Jay, Flash from Earth 2. It will be set after Jay leaves with Caitlin going after him…as she should have…darn it sometimes you ship something so hard and the signs are there and nothing is done about it, lol. I know a lot of you feel this way, or if so are in hiding. Anyway this is my first foray into Flash as I've been busy with other DC titles at the moment. This pairing I think would be Jaitlin, if there is a name for it, if not dibs.
The Flash: Speaking from the heart
CH.1: Broken
Caitlin Snow stood there stunned that Barry would be ok with this plan. Didn't he know the danger of facing Zoom…what it could do to him? Jay was right…he knew Zoom and this threat was bigger than all of them. Professor Wells, even if from Earth 2 was still hiding something from them and she wasn't about to place her trust in a man that looks like the Reverse Flash, the very same person who had killed Barry's mother in the past.
"How can you all stand there and be ok with this plan? Zoom is not a threat that can be just taken down…think about what you are getting yourself into-."
"Caitlin I appreciate your concern but I got this. I am not going into this alone…I have all of you helping me and together Zoom won't know what hit him." Barry says in his sure fire smile…though she can otherwise he was scared…he just wouldn't admit it.
"You may be ok with this…but I don't want to see you get hurt. I am going to find Jay…maybe there is something he hasn't told that might help." Caitlin was still against the plan and brushing off any hand to hold her back she heads out. Why hadn't they fought harder to keep Jay there? That moment she and him almost had in the van…it still played in her head and it was the first real romance in her life since…he died.
It was hard saying his name aloud even after all this time. The group had moved on then banded back together cause that is what friends do…they have each other's back. Still when Jay spoke of the dangers of Zoom…no one took into account just what a danger he could pose. Yeah this Professor Wells painted Jay as a coward, she had heard, but there had to be more than that. She couldn't simply sit by and let someone like Jay walk out of their lives…her life.
The weather was changing outside as she pulled her jacket about her. Central City was bustling with people on their way to work or off to visit a loved one. Caitlyn used to know how that felt…she and Robby would sneak out to get a quick bite during their long hours working for Professor Wells, unaware at the time that he was in fact not him. It was hard to tell if she ever did work for the man, though learning later he did exist at one point…just killed is all.
Iris herself had lost someone…but she saw their relationship slowly pulling apart as Iris continued her jealousy over Barry's relationship. Those two were bound to be bump into each other wherever they went…and that connection of growing up together as it was for her and Ronnie working side by side…sparks happened. Caitlyn was unsure if it was wise pairing those two up…too much pressure and once together how would they make it work with Barry always on the run, literally?
She had no idea where to start looking…Jay could be anywhere right now and all she would get out of this day is a cold. Rubbing at her arms she remembers the first time she saw him…just walking boldly into the place just as they secured it to protect themselves from people walking in. He was even great looking without a shirt. The main question was…if she did find him…would he stay? She had stopped him from leaving once a path home was made…and now that they had shunned his warning he could very well decide to leave and that is that.
Hearing some yelling however she was pulled from her reverie of thoughts and as she went into the alleyway behind a bar she finds a man curled up in a fetal position getting the snot kicked out of him. He was bleeding from his nose and his eye looked sunken in. No doubt about it…it was Jay. "Hey…get away from him!"
"Hey look a nice treat…maybe we can have some fun after all!" The man takes a bold step towards her and suddenly Jay rises up albeit slowly, she managed some broken ribs and internal bleeding from how long he had been knocked down.
"Leave her alone…you have me to deal with." Jay held his side and Caitlin worried about him. Is this what he did…get beat up and wallowing in self-pity?
"You picked a fight with us remember…and besides…waitress had it coming with that outfit she wore. We beat you up once…what makes you think the results will differ this time huh?" The crude young man clearly was paying him no mind.
"Are you afraid of hitting a man you beat up…one who can barely stand?" Jay calls out to them and Caitlin can see the young man snicker.
"Tell you what…I will entertain the idea while I take care of the girl. My boys will take care of you till I make a decision." He advances on her and she reaches into her purse trying to buy herself time.
"Can't we just talk…you know…that is what people do to get to know one another." Caitlin looked past the man as the others began to attack Jay. She expected him to get the crap beaten out of him but he blocked the punch heading for his side and slammed a fist into the guy's face then ducked as another swung at where he had been. Even sluggish like Jay kept on his feet punching one of the guy's in the stomach sending him down coughing.
"Talking…ha…what are you trying to do stall me? Look my guys are taking care of that slob…it is just you and me-."
"I think it is getting crowded here…best for you to lie down now." Jay stands there and as the man turns around he blocks the attack and sending him into the air he watches as he lands with a thud to the ground.
"Jay…that was…wow." Caitlin saw the guy pick himself up and wiping blood from his face he scrambles out of there with his guys tagging along like dogs with their tails between their legs.
"What are you doing here…not that I don't mind the company." Jay winces in pain and Caitlin leads him to one of the steps as she lifts up his shirt noting the damage with a trained eye.
"I came here looking for you…Barry still plans on taking on Zoom and I was wondering if you had anything that might help." She reaches into her purse for a bandage and realizes what she might ask next could be…awkward.
"Barry made it clear…he intends on taking on Zoom and nothing will stop him. What I have said about Zoom…there is nothing more I can really say on the subject." Heaving a sigh then regretting it he lifts his shirt over his head showing off his muscles…to which she tries to ignore as she wraps the bandage around him.
"Jay…you can't just wallow out here…regardless what happened back on Earth 2 you are not the same person-."
"Caitlin…I am a coward. I-I am not like Barry who faces problems straight on. Growing up I wasn't exactly the strongest or fastest…but I had a determination to make up for it. I wrestled and built up my muscle…picked on those who picked on me…wasn't exactly heroic then. When I got those powers…I felt a rush course through my veins and I had a purpose. At first going into it…I felt invincible, god how I miss the feeling of waves of air trying to catch up with me.
"However things started to build…the pressure got to me. I started to run just to get away from it all. When Zoom entered the picture…he singled me out. He wanted to be known as the fastest and I figured hey…I can beat this guy in speed and make a difference…like I used to. Turns out Zoom had me beat in speed…and our fights…they were horrible and left me drenched in fear. Caitlin…I ran from Zoom any chance I got…and there were many. I placed blame on Harrison Wells, Earth 2's Wells that is for creating Zoom…placing so many Metahumans out there causing people harm.
"In that bar…I tried to help out a waitress dealing with difficult men, men who would call her names, whistle at her, spank her, it was uncalled for. I thought if we went outside we could talk…it didn't happen though and against those three…I fell down."
Caitlin listened to his story and finished the bandage wearing a thoughtful look on her face. "Jay, you stood up for that waitress…and I'm sure she is grateful just to have them out of the bar. What happened between you and Zoom…it is not cowardice…you just need to work yourself up into the man you used to be."
Jay groans a bit and she places a hand on the spot looking up at the man who had been the Flash. "Why do you have so much faith in me…all I do is run away from things-."
"I believe in you Jay…and together we will get through this. I am going to help you get your speed back…and we will work on you every chance we get." Caitlin leans up kissing his cheek and as she pulls back he reaches to her and trailing a hand through her hair he brings her close as their lips touch. It is a soft meaningful kiss, probably a thank you, but she deepens the kiss hungering for a connection…to feel something again. Ronnie would not want her being alone…it was time for her to get back on the horse. Pulling back she blushes and notes that Jay is looking at her.
"Thank you Caitlin…and hope you didn't mind but the way we left things back in that van…it is all I have been thinking about." Jay slowly stands and as he falters she is there to help him out. He is bigger than her but she can handle it.
"I concur. Now let us get you to the hospital so you can be patched up. I will need to get back to the others…I imagine they will be running through some scenarios regarding Zoom. Barry is going to need all the help he can get."
Authors note: I originally was going for a one shot but thought I could take this a bit further. Hope this catches on. Next chapter will take place before Zoom and Barry face off where the last episode happened.
