Author's note: I'm posting on time like promised! Thank you all for the likes and reviews! So here is the next somewhat thrilling chapter! Hope you enjoy!


Caitlin proudly marveled at her bright blue painted toes. There wasn't a single flaw to them and she did them all by herself, 7 months belly and all. It was nice knowing she could still do a few things on her own, without help or supervision. The backpain from bending over was worth it, or at least that's what she was telling herself. If she was honest, Caitlin knew here soon she wouldn't be able to see her toes at all and she wanted to appreciate them while she could.

With a sigh, Caitlin wriggled her toes once more before falling back on her and Barry's bed, feet still on the floor. She was supposed to be resting, but Caitlin has had plenty of that lately. She and her friends were literally stuck in a hole, waiting to be found. Sure, they pretended they were safe and could somehow formulate a plan that would get everyone out safely. But even if they do escape from Central City, they would still be wanted meta-humans and Caitlin would still be villain.

Barry assured her over and over again that she wasn't, that it was Killer Frost that hurt all those people, caused all that damage. Haley even tried convincing her that Killer Frost was only trying to protect her and the child she carries. Caitlin really wanted to believe them, but deep down she could still feel the true darkness of her alter ego. Even when she was fighting side by side with Barry and Team Flash, there was always that little niggle to join the chaos, not fight it.

After being stabbed, Caitlin no longer wore the mantle of hero and donned her power suppressing necklace. She no longer trusted herself with her powers and wouldn't take the chance of becoming Killer Frost. Having to watch her own hands harm the man she loved, the father of her child, and feel the joy rushing through her…. It was pure agony and Caitlin couldn't put herself or Barry through it again.

She knew everyone was a frightened of her since that night. They tried to hide it, but Caitlin still saw the small steps away when frost curled around her fist or the tiniest flickers of fear when her eyes flashed pale blue. Well everyone but Barry. When Wally or Cisco took a step back, he took one forward and embraced her in a tight hug. He never flinched from her icy glare, instead he held it with his soft green one. The necklace may not be able to suppress everything, but Barry could and she loved him even more for it.

Bored out of her mind and too wired to rest, Caitlin heaved herself up and off the bed. Barry told her to relax, but the man rarely did that himself. Besides he was off with Cisco having boy's afternoon fun in the speed lab, it seemed only fair she has her own girl time. She needed stimulation of some kind and the excitement of painting her toes already wore off. She hoped that Haley could provide it by whisking her mind away to someplace that wasn't S.T.A.R. labs.

Peeking her head out her room, Caitlin peered down the pipeline and saw the lights off in everyone's room, including Haley's. "She must be in the Cortex." she muttered to herself, then slipped on some sandals. Flipping off the lights in her own room, Caitlin made her way to the center of S.T.A.R. labs.

As she neared her destination, she started to hear low voices. Several of them. Caitlin stopped before the entrance and peered around the corner. "It's time for heroes to rise again." Barry stated confidently. Apparently, she had caught the end of a serious group meeting because no one replied, but all nodded in agreement. She raised an eyebrow at Barry's statement, but didn't join the group right away. They were having a meeting without her, meaning Barry and Cisco lied earlier and secrets were being kept.

Curiosity and annoyance got the better of her, so Caitlin stayed hidden hoping someone would reveal the intentions of the meeting.

"If the heroes are making a comeback in Central City, then I think it's time we finally bring in Team Arrow. We all know Oliver and his team have been itching to get their hands on some hunters." Cisco remarked as he pushed off the command center and made his way around the large desk.

"I know we didn't want their full involvement, but with the Organization bringing every hunter down on Caitlin we're going to need every hero available." Wally pointed out.

Wally's the statement took Caitlin by complete surprise. Of course, she knew there was hunter's after her, but the whole Organization? They must be desperate, but why not tell her?

"I hate having to get them caught up in this, but Wally is right. We need all the help we can get," Barry looked over at Dr. Jones, "Haley you can't be behind the scenes anymore. We're going to need you out there with us. Your powers are the only way we can possibly figure out who the Organizations leader is and what his motives are."

"Yea because the whole 'purity' motto they have going on is a load of crap. Who uses that as an excuse to go after an unborn child?" Cisco scoffed as he powered up the computers.

"They're after my baby?!", Caitlin shrieked as she stepped into the room, finally revealing herself. The entire room went silent. No one said a word, but Caitlin had plenty. "Wh—why? I mean ho—how-w-w do they even know? The baby is completely innocent! It has nothing to do with their cause! Nothing!" tears were streaming down her face. She could feel her body temperature drop as Killer Frost started surging forward. A light mist formed around her clinched fist and her eyes flash from brown to piercing blue, "And you all tried to keep it from me?! WHY?!" her voice echoed the iciness of her alter ego. Everybody, but Barry flinched.

In the back of her mind, Caitlin could hear the soft, yet dark whispers of Killer Frost, 'Protect our child! Destroy them all!' Caitlin shut her eyes, trying to push the icy bitch back, but her inner darkness had latched on to her worst fear come to light. 'They will take our baby away! Your friends can't protect you or our baby! The Flash can't protect you! But I can!'

'Don't listen to her Caitlin.' Another voice whispered, but louder, 'Open your eyes and look at Barry.' It was Haley's voice. She was struggling to break into Caitlin's psyche, to break her away from Killer Frost's control.

'Barry…' his name echoed through her head and shattered the walls Killer Frost was beginning to build to blocked her out.

"Cait!" she heard someone shouting close by. Caitlin felt warm hands on her face. "Cait open your eyes and look at me. Don't listen to Killer Frost."

Caitlin snapped open her ice blue eyes to find warm summer green eyes starring right into her soul. They were filled with worry, but somehow still loving. "I will protect you and I won't let anybody lay a single hand on our child. You know that. I'm sorry we didn't tell you. I'm sorry. Please Cait, come back." He was no longer shouting, his voice was soft, a low desperate whisper.

She held onto every word as her inner toil with Killer Frost began to settle. She starred into those green eyes and used his strength to push her dark 'protector' back into her prison. 'You'll see soon enough….' The enchantress whispered before fading away.

Dr. Snow blinked once then twice, her eyes becoming brown once again. In front of her Barry let out a small sigh of relief and a smile began to grace his lips. "There's my girl." he said gently.

Caitlin didn't return his smile, "Why Barry?" she asked so softy, she barely heard herself, "Why did you try to hide this from me? Why are they after our baby? How do they even know?" she was completely terrified at the thought of her innocent child be sought after by the Organization and at the same time deeply hurt knowing Barry and her friends were trying to hide it from her.

Barry didn't answer any of her questions. Instead he dropped his hands from her face and pull her into tight hug, burying his face into her hair. "I'm sorry Cait…" he whispered into her soft brown locks.

She returned his embrace, taking in his speed-enforced warmth and using it to melt away the last of her earlier episode. Tucking her face into the crook of his neck, Caitlin breathed in his natural scent. She was still angry and had tight ball of fear in the pit of her stomach, but when she felt the baby start to wriggle inside her, she understood. Barry was trying to protect them both and the consistent fear of possibly having their child taken away from them, added more stress she didn't need. Already it had Killer Frost knocking at the door.

Letting out a soft sigh, Caitlin pulled herself a few inches away from Barry, but didn't break the embrace. She looked up at the hero, "I'm not going to say it was okay trying to keep this information from me, but I do understand. You we're just trying to protect me in your own stupid, but loving way."

Barry couldn't help but smile at her harsh praise, a smile Caitlin happily returned. "I told you pregnant not stupid… that title clearly belongs to you." Haley remarked sarcastically nearby. Everyone in the room snickered at that and for a short moment they all felt like the world wasn't trying to suffocate them. But it would all soon come rushing back… The hunters would soon be closing in and an innocent life, yet to enter the world, was at stake.


Sooo... the secret really wasn't kept that long. Maybe like 5 minutes. Haha. Anyway. I will try to post once again next Saturday, but I have a huge test next week so fingers crossed. As always, Kudos and reviews are welcomed!