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Sorry for the delayed update. I wanted to bring this chapter out as soon as I can but, I was down with a flu! xD Anyway, this chapter is a bit confusing, So I might need to give a small explanation.
The Star City portion in the story is exactly between the episodes, 'Sins of the Father' and 'Code of Silence'. Just before Darhk blackmails Oliver with William. A small addition to the story.
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Chapter Eleven: Honor, Men and Family!
Barry and Kara laughed and hugged each other. Barry gave Kara a kiss when there was a knock at the door. Kara stood up and went for the door. Seeing the person, she shockingly smiled and opened the door wide.
"Hi, Mom! Come in." Kara said in an awkward tone.
Eliza walked into the apartment where the speedster tried to hurriedly adjust the couch and his clothes.
"Oh! Am I interrupting you?" Eliza look at the speedster and back at Kara with an awkward expression.
"Nothing like that, Mrs Danvers! How rude of me," Barry walked up to the old woman and offered his hand and said, "I'm Barry, Barry Allen!"
"Barry Allen! Sounds like a weird name. Nice to meet you, Mr. Allen." Eliza shook his hands with a stern look.
"Oh! Just call me Barry!" Barry replied, laughing.
"Mom! I meant to talk about that… Barry is my boyfriend!" Kara said hesitantly.
"Wait, boyfriend?" Eliza exclaimed.
"I think I should leave." Barry tried to slip away but stopped when Kara pushed him back and eyed him.
"Mom! I meant to talk about this with you. He's been staying with me for six months. He works in the CCPD."
"I know that! I saw the press meet you both had. But I didn't think he would be your boyfriend. And I just wanted to drop by your place to pick you up. Alex said she has a surprise and asked me to pick you up." Eliza stood there silently and waited.
Just then, Kara rushed in her true speed and switched both Barry's and her clothes.
"Hey!" Barry exclaimed while Eliza just watched in shock.
"Did you just change both of your clothes with you speed?"
"Mom, he knows about me." Kara awkwardly replied, "I will meet you in Alex's apartment. I just have something to do before I…"
"Okay! I will see you there." Eliza walked back to the door and left the room.
Barry sighed once Eliza left the room. He turned towards Kara and opened his mouth to say something when Kara interrupted.
"Thanks for keeping mum. I really didn't think about this situation. I'm sorry if it was awkward." Kara said with an apologetic look.
"It's cool. I just was shocked to see her out of the blue. But, you could have said her that I'm…you know." Barry replied.
"I just didn't want to overload her with information. Plus, I figured she needed to be in a good mind space for Alex's surprise." Kara smirked.
"Wait, you know what is the surprise?" Barry exclaimed, intrigued.
"I have a small idea. You better prep up too. Clark should also be there. It was supposed to happen tomorrow in the morning, I guess Mom reached here early." Kara replied.
Barry threw in a puzzled look when Kara lifted him up in her arms and whispered, "You know, you are quite light!"
Kara rushed through the streets until the duo reached the small apartment. At the door, Alex welcomed the two inside and asked them to get seated. Clark saw Barry enter the room and walked up to him. The two men hug it out while Kara smiles. Same way, in the other corner, Eliza looks at Clark showering affection to Barry. Clearly she is the only one who did know about the guy. Just then, she remembered something. She read an article five months back…an article about a speedster and Supergirl.
"You are that Red suit guy!" Eliza exclaimed as Kara bit her tongue out of shock.
"I prefer, 'the Flash!'" Barry smirked at the puzzled woman.
"Mrs. Danvers, Barry here is a speedster. And he is a great guy too. He has been really helpful to me. I can assure you, there is nothing to worry about him. Let's just wait for the surprise Alex has for us." Clark said in Barry's defence and winked at him, trying to distract Eliza.
"Guys, he's here." Alex exclaims, asking everyone to be silent for a second.
Just then, a green coloured humanoid landed near the window and entered the apartment. But he wasn't alone. In his hands, there was a slightly old human who looked very familiar to Clark.
"Jeremiah…" Eliza teared up, trying to comprehend what she was just seeing.
"Eliza!" Jeremiah exclaimed as he ran towards his wife.
They hugged and kissed as everyone looked at the two and smiled. Clark was really happy to see his long lost friend. But, out of everyone, Barry had a different reaction. He was shocked, rather than happy. Even though he knew Jeremiah would be back to his regular self in time, he didn't think about what he could do when that happens. Frankly, he was having lot of thoughts in his head. Well, he was facing his future father in law! There are only few ways he could react at the moment.
"Don't ever leave me!" Eliza edged at the scientist.
"Hmmm…" Jeremiah said without any expression confusing the woman and the men in the room.
"Ah! It's just the after effects. They had done heavy damage to his memory. It was really difficult to bring back the memories. But…well, he isn't completely back. The matter is, while he was in the warehouse, he was just working with binary codes. He never knew what he was doing. All he could do with his brain was see and save up whatever he did. Without any adjoined emotions. I am doing my best to make sure he would be completely back, but whoever did this mind trick is also like me," The Martian explained.
"You mean like, someone who can manipulate human minds?" Barry questioned, feeling intrigued.
"Yeah! More specifically, a Martian!" Hank replied.
"Wait, so you are telling there are few more White Martians out there?" Alex questioned.
"Not sure! All I could get is that the one who did this is from my own race. A green Martian!" Hank responded.
"That means…" Kara said in a meek tone.
"There is another one of my species out there held captive." Hank teared up.
The thought of having someone out there from your own kind, suffering a terrible fate. Clark understood how he was feeling at the moment. It was the same way he felt when Clark found Kara. He never knew that he would find someone from his own kind. He didn't expect to, but he was glad he did!
"As I was saying, it would take some time for Jeremiah to get back to his original state. For now, he wouldn't be able to express emotions on his face. I will keep working on Jeremiah until he gets well. But he does need some support and affection. So, I figured you guys would like to be with him." Hank exclaimed.
Alex walked up to her parents and held them in for a tight hug. To her, her family was safe and together. That's all that mattered. She didn't care about the consequences. All she knew is that things are going to be different.
"Wow! This day has been quite a roller coaster!" Eliza said just when Alex opened her mouth to say something.
"Guys! Mom, Dad, I have something I want to confess to everyone." Alex eyed at Hank who gave an all knowing look.
"Go ahead, Alex!" Kara replied, worried about her confession.
"Well, I have been trying to bring out this fact for quite some time. And, frankly, I never thought it would matter. In fact, for the worse part of my life, everything about me was a secret. I tried many times to put it out in front of Kara and Mom. But I never had the guts. Funny thing that I can probably beat up any number of aliens, but can't come out with the truth. So, I kind of made an oath to myself to confess when I get dad back to you." Alex exclaimed.
Everyone looked keenly at Alex as she tried to be emotional. Something she rarely showed. This was a rare moment and no one wanted to disturb it.
"Well, here it is…I…I'm a…I like women." Alex struggled to speak.
"Women as in?" Kara hinted awkwardly.
"I'm a lesbian!" Alex confessed.
Everyone stared silently at the two sisters without any answer. No one knew how to react to the news. All they could feel was confused.
"Oh my god! For how long?" Eliza questioned.
"A long time. Since the end of the school!" Alex replied, shocking Eliza and Kara.
Just then, Clark and Barry broke out with laughter as Eliza and Kara were followed and started laughing too.
"Guys! Mom? Kara?" Alex intrigued with confusion.
"Oh Alex! You know, you are so naive!" Clark giggled.
"What do you mean by that?" Alex questioned.
"Ha! Everyone here has known that for quite some time. You make it so obvious!" Barry replied.
"You guys knew!" Alex struck her hand on her face.
"Of course! All we wanted was to hear it straight from the horse's mouth!" Eliza patted her daughter's shoulder.
"But…" Alex fondled for words.
"You really thought your mom and sister won't notice the way you look at people. I don't know why you were scared to come out, but everyone is glad you finally did." Kara comforted her sister.
"Wow! This is…is…thank you, everyone!" Alex exclaimed.
"Idiot!" Eliza mockingly teased Alex.
"This is awesome! Everything is back to normal. Everyone is. Isn't this great, Clark?" Barry turned to Clark and said.
"Yeah! I wish I could have brought Lois with me. We kinda have an announcement actually. I wanted to talk to you guys in a good time. Guess there won't be a better chance!" Clark chuckled.
"Oh! Go on, Clark!" Kara replied.
"Well, it's been almost three months since I popped the question. And she has some stuff to deal with regarding the plans. Otherwise, we expect to get it done under the budget. I am really considering a career change!" Clark grinned.
"You mean to say…" Barry looked at Kara with excitement as did everyone else.
"Oh My God! Oh My God! Oh My God! YOU GUYS HAVE A DATE!" Kara jumped with excitement.
The room was filled with excitement as everyone started discussing their clothes for each event.
"One more thing, I know this should come from the bride, but anyway. Kara, Lois would love it if you could be her Maid of Honor in our wedding!" Clark spoke without a break.
Kara looked at Barry, shocked and confused about what to do. Her eyes were clearly asking Barry for a suggestion and Barry understood the sign. He looked back at her with his clear eyes and flashed a welcoming smile.
"That's… that's…" Kara took a breath and replied, "I would be honoured! Wow, I am super excited! By the way, how is the wedding going to be, a small scale one or…"
Clark interrupted Kara, turning towards Barry and began talking, "Barry, ever since you came into Kara's life, she has been happy no matter what happened. And I may never talk about this, but Kara is really important in my life. That way, you are really important for me. I know you have lot of stuff hanging in your back, keeping you grounded. But, I hope this question won't hurt you in any way! Barry, would you be my best man!"
Listening to the question, Barry's thoughts stirred, reminding him of a similar conversation he had some time back with a friend.
Barry was speeding through the highway, crossing through a signboard reading, 'Star City (In the memory of Ray Palmer)'. He rushed through the streets with a smile on his face. In the wake of saving Thea and disbanding the league of assassins, they had a small party for all friends and as usual, he didn't make it. Probably would be getting a nice hearing from Ollie. On the way, he picked up a bunch of flowers for the only blonde woman he admired.
"Hey! Barry, how long has it been?" Felicity cheered seeing Barry.
"Hey! These are for you. Congratulations, by the way!" Barry replied, handing the flowers to the woman.
"Thanks, wish you could have made it to the celebration party." Felicity rolled up to the speedster and reached out for a hug.
"I wish I could have. If it wasn't for Zoom, I would have worked it out to be here." Barry responded.
"Well, there is a pain named Damien! Anyway, you are here for Oliver?" Felicity inquired.
"Not exactly! He asked me to drop in when I had time. And I was feeling a bit good, so figured!" Barry chuckled.
Just then Felicity's phone beeped. The message was from Oliver,
Barry, Reach the rendezvous point we used the first time!
"Okay, what is this place?" The wheel chaired blonde inquired the speedster.
Barry looked at the message and understood what place he was talking about. He is talking about the place they fought each other after fighting Captain Boomerang.
"Just a meeting spot we have for emergencies. I will see you later." Barry replied and sped out from the cave.
In the long and lengthy room, Barry stood there in the centre and looked for the archer. Just then, Oliver walked in a really expensive and bright suit.
"Barry, I wanted to ask you about something." Oliver exclaimed.
"Go ahead, Oliver!" Barry replied.
"I want you to be my best man!" Oliver sprouted out the question.
Barry was moved by the gesture. He knew what both of them had in between was different. But he never thought that he would have someone in life who would like him to do such a huge thing. He never had anyone that close in his life.
"I… I…what about Diggle?" Barry exclaimed.
"Diggle is important. But, he's like a brother to Felicity, so he would probably do stuff from her side. Besides, you are one of the very few people who I can blindly trust. I know I can be difficult to work with, but you never thought less of me. In fact, you always saw the best in me. When I am going for this new start, I want to make sure that I am at my best. And you bring that out. So, I will ask once again. Will you be my best man?" Oliver explained without a break.
Barry paused for some time, but he knew what he wanted to do.
"Best Man Barry Allen, at your service!" Barry mock saluted as the totally non hugger Oliver went in for a hug!
"Barry, what are you thinking?" Clark exclaimed, shaking Barry back into reality.
"Huh? Sorry! I was just… but what about James? He's your—" Barry tried to speak only to be interrupted by Clark.
"I'm not sure about James. Frankly, I don't know in what state of mind I sent him to CatCo. I asked him to help Kara out with her issues and all he did was give her a couple more. Anyway, you have been really keeping my only link to my roots happy. And I know who you are. You're a great guy. We know anything can happen to us in our field. And I know for sure that I can trust you with my family, if at all something happens to me! That just proves how important you are to me! So, I will ask once again. Will you be my best man?" Clark explained without a break.
Barry paused for some time, but he once again knew what he wanted to do.
"Best Man Barry Allen, at your service!" Barry mock saluted and the totally a hugger Clark went in for a hug as everyone cheered and jumped in excitement.
I hope you guys enjoyed the Chapter! This was a light hearted one compared to all the previous chapters. As I said in the last chapter, if you do have any characters you want to be in the story, do mention them in the reviews! Until next time!