MEMORIES

It was freezing. Not even winter yet and he could already see the puffs of air coming from his nose at every exhale. He hated the cold. Winter wasn't exactly his favorite season, Autumn was just perfect but it was great while it lasted. Halloween was always notorious for being too cold for young trick or treaters. It was a bummer especially since today marked Wally's first ever Halloween with Barry. Wally was still tiny, only 8 months and Barry knew it wouldn't be good to bring him out. He was still small and delicate. Then again Wally was already walking and babbling not to mention speedsters unique systems. He was battling himself if he should. Wally looked out the window with amusement, his eyes widen and followed the different brightly colored costumes people wore. That's right. Barry didn't even get him a costume. What a fail.

Wally ducked his head from the window and made a small whimper.

"What's wrong?" Barry asked the little speedster. Wally dashed to Barry and grabbed onto to his leg his eyes directed at the window. Suddenly, a knock was at their door. Ah. Yes, the candy.

"Don't be scared, kiddo" Barry grabbed Wally and held him. Barry went to the door much to Wally's displeasure and opened it. An astronaut, a werewolf and a cute fairy were at his door.

"Trick or treat!" the kids said with large grins and their bags held open.

"Oh hey, you guys look cool! Look Wally" Barry turned the youth for him to see the other children. Wally instead buried his face into Barry's shoulder.

"S-scary.." Wally mumbled.

Barry gave the kids candy and quickly closed the door. Wally lifted his head, turning it to the door and looked a little relieved that they were gone.

"What's wrong? You were scared of them?" Barry asked. Wally nodded timidly as he looked up at him with teary eyes. Barry sat down Wally down on the carpet near the door and sat next to him. Wally scooted closer to the older speedster looking nervous and scared.

"They won't hurt you, buddy, they're costumes" Barry said.

Wally only blinked with a small confused expression.

"Here" Barry reached into the bowl of candy that was in front of them. He grabbed a Hershey's Kiss and handed it to Wally who gladly took it. He was now more interested in the candy than what had happened a minute ago. Barry smiled but was still wondering if he should take the little guy out. This was his first Halloween. He should experience it. Wally was still innocence and even a baby even though the speedster looked to be about 2.

"Wally, do you want to go out and get more candy?" Barry asked. Wally looked up and instantly nodded. Barry smiled and laughed. Okay. The easy part was done but now he had to figure out what to dress Wally up as before they left. Wally stood up and was hoping around with excitement already.

"Go?" Wally asked.

"No, not yet" Barry replied, "You gotta dress up first, kay?" Wally pouted a little but didn't protest.

"Plus it's cool out there, kiddo, let's get your white sweate-" That was it! An idea instantly sprang to him.

"Come on, buddy! I know what you can go as"

..MEMORIES..

"Barry.." Wally spoke after minutes of silences, "Why do I look silly?".

"Silly?" Barry repeated in disbelief, "I think you look adorable. Plus that's my handiwork you're insulting" he retorts playfully which made Wally smile a little. Wally had on his white sweater and matching pants. Barry never liked them cause Wally always found a way to dirty the material so he found a use for them. Using some black paint Barry, he placed black dots all over the sweater and pants. He then used some more white material to create a tail and threaded it quickly on to the pants. He did the same to make ears and put some black spots on it too.

"You're a Dalmatian! Oh wait.." Barry put a dab of paint on his finger and poked Wally's nose. "Now you look like a cute puppy"

Wally wiggled his nose at the paint but smiled, "Yeeeeaaahh!" he clapped his hands in excitement.

"Alright, you ready to go?" Barry asked the youth. Wally disappeared in a white blur and appeared at the door.

"Readyreadyreadyreadyreadyrea dy-"

"Alright kiddo" Barry followed after him. He put on a sweater and grabbed a shopping bag to put the candy in. Wally was bouncing with anticipation, the makeshift ears on his hoodie followed..gosh it was so adorable. Barry scooped up Wally in his arms and closed the door behind him. It was definitely cold. Wally didn't seem fazed by it instead was more interested at the mission at hand. He pointed at the scary decorations and made a small 'oooo'. He stared at the costumes people were wearing and some even stopped to compliment on how cute the youngster looked.

Eventually, Wally got tired of Barry carrying him around and wanted to walk up to doorsteps himself. Barry followed after him, watching his every move but Wally seemed fine and determined. An elder woman sat on the porch with a large sweater and a hot cup of tea in her hands. As Wally stomped up the steps she raised her head to catch sight of Wally.

"Aren't you just adorable!" the woman said with a smile. Wally reached the top step and looked at the woman with a shy smile and waited for Barry.

"Cheryl, how are you?" Barry asked once he besides Wally.

"Mr. Allen? Are you babysitting?" she asked.

Barry shook his head, "No, this little kiddo is mine" he said as he looked down at the young speedster. Wally's attention was brought to something else more to his interest. A big bowl of candy was besides the woman but he was too nervous to go by himself. Wally stayed close to Barry as the two grown ups talked but was eager to reach the treats.

"Oh Allen, you are too young to have a little one" the woman looked at Wally. His red hair was sticking out from his white hoodie, bright green eyes staring at the big orange bowl with want. The woman chuckled, grabbing the bowl in his hands then beckoned Wally to come. Wally made a small grunt and looked up at Barry.

"Go ahead, kiddo" Barry nudged Wally, encouraging him to go by himself. Wally was reluctant but the candy looked really good. Plus he saw chocolate...he loved chocolate. Wally pressed his lips together and walked cautiously towards the woman. She held out a large bar of Snickers for the youngster, smiling wide as he grew closer.

"Aren't you just the cutest! Cute little puppy I ever seen"

Wally blushed a little at her words, he gained a little confidence as he reached for the candy. The woman handed the bar to him and once it was in his hands Wally sprinted back to Barry. He was a blur to the woman's eyes but she thought nothing of it. Barry grabbed Wally quickly and glared at the tiny speedster. Wally didn't seemed worried because his eyes were bugged at the large candy bar in his eyes.

"What do you say, Wally?"

"T'ank you!" Wally told the woman. She chuckled and waved at the two good bye.

After their first home, Wally was more excited and grew out of his shell. He dashed to doors by himself, Barry watched him but allowed the youngster to do it himself. Wally would just smile at the adults and they practically poured coos and candy at him. It was rather adorable to see. Everyone questioned who the child belonged to till they spotted Barry from the distance. Wally didn't look like him so he could understand the confusion.

Once Wally's bag was getting too heavy for him to carry around Barry picked it up for him.

"Ready to go home? You got a lot of candy here plus it's getting cold out".

"Hmmm..." Wally stopped, putting a finger to his lips and then nodded with a large smile. Wally held out his tiny arms to his guardian and Barry scoped him up again so that he could rest.

"Hungry" Wally said loudly.

"Okay, I gotcha".

The walk home wasn't long since they only ventured a few blocks away from their home. It was beginning to get dark anyways, good timing. Once they arrived home, Wally was already digging in his candy bag to see what he had gotten.

"Don't eat it all, okay?" Barry warned Wally. Sugar and speedsters didn't mix well unless it was in small amounts. Wally was already hyperactive as it was. Wally nodded as he unloaded his candy onto the ground. It was a large amount and Wally felt like it was heaven. Barry watched him as he made Wally's warm bottle of milk and made himself a hot chocolate. Wally pulled down his hood, his messy red hair popped out and his black nose still un-smudge.

As the liquids warmed up, Barry quickly got his digital camera from the drawer to take a picture. Wally was unwrapping a fun sized Snicker bar and shoved it into his mouth before Barry could say anything. He chewed furiously at the chocolate goodness and at the same time still stare at Barry with innocence. The kid was too cute. Barry took a quick picture of Wally, surrounded in his candy and wrapping some. The corners of his mouth had hints of his deed but Barry thought it was the cutest thing ever.

"More?" Wally asked Barry.

"Nooo. You'll have some more tomorrow. I promise. It's time for nighty night" Barry said. Wally didn't seem all too bothered by it and hopped up to get his milk. Barry grabbed a napkin and wet it to clean Wally's nose. He scrunched up his nose a little as Barry cleaned the black paint.

"Hungry!" Wally said again. He spotted the milk on the counter.

"Sure thing" Barry grabbed the bottle from the counter and handed it to his youngster. Wally gladly took it and started to suck. Barry carried the little speedster to his room and laid him on his crib. Wally's eyes were already half opened, he was really was tired and of course hungry. Barry wrapped some blankets on to him, waved good night and quietly left. Wally snuggled with the blankets and pillow.

Halloween really wasn't that bad.

A/N: Sorry that I haven't done anything in a while. I got just into tumblr role playing annd my schedule at work changed (I didn't go trick or treating, maaan). Happy (late) Halloween guys!