Scarlet Angels

by ButterflyBlueEyes

Everything is about to change. On a stormy night a new speedster comes into the lab covered in blood and rocks Barry's world. She is from the future and the daughter of Barry Allen. She accidently ran into the past and is stuck there, maybe forever. The future has changed and Barry isn't sure how to handle it. The big question is who is her mother? *Snowbarry* *Canon up to 1x20*

14. Chapter 13

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Disclaimer: I don't own the Flash but I do own Natalie Allen and the plot.

*Barry's POV*

"I'm on it" I said and flashed into my suit and turned to Natalie, "You and I aren't done talking" I warned giving her the best fatherly look I could muster. Natalie pursed her lips but nodded slowly. I guess that look really does work, I'll have to remember that for when she's born in 5 years.

"Barry, please be careful" Caitlin said walking over to me with a concerned look on her face. I grinned cockily and leaned forward.

"I heal fast remember" I said pecking her lips, she gave me a withering look.

"Barry Allen" she warned her voice clipped but I knew she was only worried about me and I was making it worse as usual. My face softened and I put my hand on her cheek.

"I promise to be careful, besides I got a lot to come home too" I said glancing quickly at Natalie. Caitlin followed my gaze and nodded. I grinned and with a another kiss and a forehead kiss for Natalie, I flashed to the location where Melto Man was at.

*Caitlin's POV*

Natalie came to stand next to me and gave me a quick hug.

"Don't worry, he'll survive. No meta-human has ever been able to kill Dad" she reassured with a sweet smile, a very Barry smile. I sighed and pulled her closer to me.

"I know but I can't help but worry" I replied smiling down at Natalie. She sighed and looked at the screen lost in thought. Natalie tends to do that a lot, then she gets all sad like she's remembering something that broke her soul. I hate that look in her eyes and one day when she is born, I'm never going to let that look be on her face until the day I die.

*Natalie's POV*

I lied to Mom, there was a meta-human that killed Dad but Melto Man wasn't the one who did it, Vortex did. His meta-human abilities go right with his name, he had the ability to become a vortex that would send you into an oblivion and to jump through time. Vortex or Jimmy Barton had created the biggest vortex ever, one that would destroy the whole planet and he couldn't become human again. Dad sacrificed himself for the planet and destroyed the vortex. Uncle Cisco had said that he had a minute to get out of the vortex after he killed Barton, he didn't even have that. I was an orphan at 12, Mom was murdered in front of me at age 9 and Dad promised he would never leave me but he lied. I always knew that being the Flash would take him from me. Part of me has always resented him being a superhero but I wouldn't have my Dad any other way. He was a hero. Grandpa Joe took me in after Dad was gone and then I moved out when I went to college. Tommy Queen and I started dating when I was 20 and about to graduate. We had only been together for like two months when Tommy and I were attacked at Grandpa Henry's funeral a few days ago...26 years from now.

We all watched the screens as Dad fought Melto Man and used the thingy Uncle Cisco invented to capture him without anyone getting hurt again. He brought Melto Man back to STAR Labs and put him in the pipeline.

"I still don't think its a good idea to tell Iris about you" Dad said as he walked back from the pipeline with Mom and Uncle Cisco. I groaned, I knew that he wanted to continue this talk but not right when he got back from fighting a meta who liked to melt his ex's.

"Why not? It'll stop Iris from going all psycho." I paused and ran my right hand through my auburn locks, " I know I don't know her very well, in fact I only ever saw her at holidays when she was at Grandpa Joe's house and even then she only ever glared at Mom and I the whole time but from what Grandpa Joe told me about her before you two had a falling out, she seems like a rational person. So, if we tell her the lonely future she has if she continues this way then maybe things will be easier for all of us" I concluded with my arms crossed.

"Maybe Natalie is right. We really don't need this right now, we still have to get Natalie settled in our time and figure out a way to make all of this work" Mom said turning to Dad, with one look at their faces I knew I'd won. One thing I picked up as a kid was to always have Mom on your side, when Mom was on your side you won.

"I understand all that but what if she hurts you or Caitlin?" Dad asked clearly concerned about the whole ordeal. I sighed and sat down on the swivel chair.

"Even if she does try to hurt us, if I die it doesn't matter. I'll even jump in front of Mom if the issue arises" I promised staring hard at my father. From the look on his face, I may have made it worse.

"Of course your life matters!" Dad said looking angry and a little panicked. He flashed in front of me and kneeled down to my eye level. " I don't care if you can never go back your time but while I'm here you aren't going anywhere and I'll die before I lose you or your mother. Do you understand me?" He said taking on his big bad Dad persona. He does this every time he's afraid to lose Mom or I.

"I understand that but what do you think is going to happen when Mom becomes pregnant with me? I'm going to disappear or the fetus will. I'm going to have to leave one day, I have no home now because that timeline I came from is lost to me forever" I replied my eyes hardening as I spoke with conviction. I heard Mom and Uncle Cisco gasp, none of them had thought about it. From the look in Dads eyes, I don't think he had either.

"Dude, I haven't even thought about that" Uncle Cisco said putting his hand on his head and sitting down. Mom and Dad looked at each other then back at me.

"I'm sorry, I'm not trying to scare you guys" I said immediately regretting snapping at them, the last time I snapped at Dad was the day he left to fight Vortex. Barton had originally been in 2015 but jumped to 2029 and caused Moms death then to 2032 by accident which then resulted in Dad having to stop him. Maybe I could stop Vortex from destroying my life. I leaned forward and hugged Dad tightly.

"Just let me talk to Iris" I continued after we pulled away. Dad looked conflicted then looked back at Mom, she nodded. Dad sighed then turned back to me.

"Okay, you can talk to Iris but I am going to be there" he conceded and we both stood up. I smiled and nodded in resignation.

"That's totally fair. Thanks for trusting me Dad" I replied kissing his cheek then going over to hug Mom. She held onto me tight for a few minutes.

"Sorry I scared you" I whispered.

"You were just being logical, it will happen eventually even if I don't want it to. Besides, I'd expect nothing less from my daughter" she said with pride in her voice. God, I have missed her so much, both Mom and Dad.

*Two Hours Later*

Dad and I were sitting in Grandpa Joe's living room across from Grandpa Joe waiting for Iris to come. Dad had called Iris earlier and said he wanted to talk so they arranged to meet here in two hours. Mom had wanted to come in case something happened but Dad promised that both him and Grandpa Joe would be there. She had surprisingly requested that Eddie Thawne be here too, whoever that is. I remember Grandpa mentioning he had a partner named Eddie who almost married Iris. Apparently he knows about Dad being the Flash, so I'm assuming that he's a good guy. Eddie had shown up 5 minutes ago and he looked pretty rough. He looked like someone had destroyed his chemistry set, that would make me cry too. He is currently sitting across from me staring at Dad and I. I gave him a smile and he gave a quick smile back then looked at the floor again this process would be repeated about seven times. I couldn't help but stare at him, my cheeks no doubt red as a tomato. Eddie Thawne was gorgeous, Iris was an idiot for letting this hunk go, Natalie what is wrong with you? He is like 25 years older than you and you are daydreaming about him. I need to sort out my priorities, it's just that the only other guy to put butterflies in my stomach with only one glance was Tommy. It felt like someone punched me in the gut, I miss him but not as much as I've missed my parents. I wouldn't trade being here even for him.

"You okay?" Dad asked putting his hand on my thigh. I jumped and let out a squeak causing Grandpa Joe and Eddie to look up at me in surprise. I blushed.

"Yep, I'm good. Perfectly fine" I stuttered starting to fidget with my locket. Grandpa Joe chuckled and Eddie gorgeous Thawne looked clearly amused. Dad on the other hand looked concerned.

"Natalie you don't have to do this" he said grabbing my hand gently.

Before I could speak up, Eddie cut in.

"What is it that she is going to do and what are we waiting for?" My green eyes clashed with his blue ones and his eyes softened.

"Eddie, Barry and Natalie will explain in a minute but we need to wait for Iris" Grandpa Joe said gently.

"If Iris is coming, I'm leaving" Eddie said getting up, before anyone could do anything Iris herself walked in.

"Speak of the devil" I mumbled, Grandpa gave me a scolding look clearly hearing me and I gave a sheepish smile.

"I thought this was just supposed to be us talking" Iris said in a accusing voice to Barry.

"Please just everyone sit down and shut up, I need to tell the both of you something" Dad practically shouted and everyone took a seat including me. Iris gave me a sharp look, if looks could kill. I'm so glad she isn't a meta-human. "Not you Natalie" Dad sighed raking his hand through his hair. I blushed and stood up.

"Right" I muttered standing up and after almost tripping over the coffee table came to stand next to Dad. Eddie and Grandpa looked amused while Iris just looked angry, I don't think I ever saw her smile except for yesterday when she was telling Dad she was in love with him.

"Hi, I'm Natalie but you ask knew that" I paused and looked to Dad, he urged me to continue, " except what you all don't know is that my real name is Natalie Nora Allen" Eddie and Iris looked confused.

"She's my daughter" Dad added, "from the future". We waited for their reactions but they only looked shocked.

"I umm, was shot and was running really fast and just came to the past accidentally." I summed up clapping my hands together once. "Any questions?" I asked after a minute of silence. Eddie looked confused and turned to Joe who nodded in confirmation. Iris looked shocked and wouldn't stop staring at me, it felt as though she was analyzing me like some alien. I started to fidget and look around the room praying to God that Iris would stop staring at me.

"Well, that's certainly unexpected" Eddie said with a laugh. Iris turned to glare at him.

"Tell me about it. That was what we were talking about at lunch the other day" Joe said smiling at Dad and I. I smiled back and felt myself relaxing until Iris started staring at me again. Dad sensing my discomfort put his arm around me protectively, he then relayed the events of the last couple days, well all that they needed to know.

"Who's the mother?" Eddie asked leaning forward. Dad grinned that grin he always does when Mom is brought up.

"Caitlin" Dad answered happily.

"It all makes sense now" Iris said and everyone turned to her, "I felt like I was losing Barry when I saw Natalie, I guess in a way I did lose him. I'm so sorry for being so horrible to you and Caitlin and for saying those mean things about Natalie" I looked up at Dad in question, when did she do that? He glanced down at me and stared at me for a minute.

"It's alright, you were just latching on to me because you thought you were gonna lose me. Textbook reaction" Dad summed up sounding a lot like Mom in that moment. Iris smiled and Dad pulled away from me so they could hug. I plopped down next to Eddie and Grandpa and leaned back into the soft couch.

"How are you?" Grandpa Joe asked putting a hand on my knee. I shrugged.

"Happy to be here" I replied with a grin, "you know Mom and Dad were all worried that something bad was gonna happen". Eddie leaned back next to me and I gave him a smile.

"Caitlin does worry a lot" Grandpa Joe agreed, "you know what I'm gonna make some coffee. Everyone want some?" I grinned and sat up.

"Yes please, I never say no to coffee" Grandpa chuckled and sat up.

"I'll keep that in mind" he joked and went to make everyone a cup. I turned to Eddie with a smile, while Iris was asking Barry questions like rapid fire.

"I'm surprised you don't have any questions for me. I couldn't get Uncle Cisco to shut up" I joked fidgeting with my necklace. Eddie chuckled and turned his blue eyes on me.

"I don't want to know what the future has in store" he replied his eyes still looking sad.

"Well, it wouldn't matter if you did because I never met you before a few days ago. Grandpa Joe mentioned having a partner named Eddie that transferred over to Jump City when Mom was pregnant with me". Eddie looked a little bit taken back and I cursed myself for saying that.

"I guess Iris and I really aren't meant to be" he said with a forced smile.

"I am such a dumbass, I am so sorry" I apologized waving my hands around in a panic, "I didn't mean to upset you, you could still change that and be with her if you really wanted too". Eddie laughed which caused Dad and Iris to look at us.

"You're cute, it's going to be fun working with you" he mused brushing off my apology, I blushed and put my hands in my lap.

"Eddie, could I talk to you?" Iris asked shyly coming to stand in front of Eddie and I. He looked conflicted for minute. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and I stood up.

"We'll just give you a minute then" Dad said leading me into the kitchen where Grandpa Joe was setting up coffee cups.

"They talking?" Grandpa asked when we walked in. Dad and I both nodded and I sat down on the stool by the counter. Grandpa handed a cup with a wink and I giggled and took a sip. The only coffee I will ever classify as better than Jitters is Grandpa Joe's coffee. I happily sipped at the divine brew.

"Natalie, the thing I wanted to mention to you yesterday was about coming to work at the CCPD as Barry's assistant. Captain Singh saw your file and accepted you"

"Awesome, now that's one less thing to worry about" I replied smiling at Grandpa Joe widely. He winked at me and Dad kissed my head.

"Good job, Natalie" Dad praised and I giggled.

"It was mostly Aunt Felicity" I quipped playfully, they both chuckled. We heard Iris yell something then a door slam. When we walked out of the kitchen Eddie was standing there looking pretty beaten down.

"What happened?" I asked looking between Eddie and the door in confusion.

"I told Iris that I didn't want to get back together and she didn't take it well". Well, I wasn't expecting that. Judging from Dad and Grandpas faces, neither were they.

"Why?" I asked before I could stop myself. I smacked my hand over my mouth, "never mind, you don't need to tell me. I shouldn't have asked". Eddie looked amused for a minute then shook his head and raked a hand through his hair.

"It's fine, I told her that she needs to stop playing with my heart and make a decision for how she wants her life to go. Iris has some growing up to do, no offense Joe but my heart needs a break." He replied sadly. Poor Eddie.

"I love my daughter but I have to agree, she's been acting strange ever since she found out Barry was the Flash". Dad and Eddie nodded in agreement and then Grandpa turned to look at me. "What does happen in the future Natalie?" I crossed my arms and huffed.

"Grandpa, you know I can't tell you." I replied putting on my ice mask that I inherited from Mom.

"I know but-" I put up my hand as politely as I could.

"Please, I'm exhausted Grandpa Joe." I yawned the fatigue finally catching up to me. Unfortunately being the product of a speedster and an ice queen, means I need to sleep more than other people and I haven't sleep much since Grandpa Henry died of old age 26 years from now. "I haven't slept much since he died and unfortunately speedsters need lots of sleep and food"

"Since who died?" Eddie asked, I smacked my hand over my mouth again.

"Dammit, I need to stop talking" I muttered to myself. "You know what, I'm just going to go back to STAR Labs and go to sleep" I said running my hands down my face in frustration. Eddie and Dad chuckled at my behavior, yeah it's so damn funny, whatever.

"Get some sleep and I'll see you tomorrow for work and we can finish this conversation later " Grandpa said compromising with me, I nodded and gave him a hug. I said my goodbyes to Dad and Eddie and flashed away.

I stopped when I reached STAR Labs and strolled inside and straight to the med bed where I'd be staying the duration of my stay. My stay meaning my life. All this talk is making me sleepy and hungry. I groaned reached for the take out Mom had left by my bedside. I love my mother. Speaking of my mother, where is she? I flashed to the cortex and there she was talking away with Aunt Felicity.

"Leaving?" I asked strolling to the swivel chair with my food in my hands.

"Yes, I need to get back to Starling City, I have a job to return to but it was great to meet you" Aunt Felicity said smiling at me. I stood up and gave her a hug which she readily returned.

"I need to go to sleep now" I yawned rubbing my eye. Mom smiled affectionately at me and kissed my forehead.

"Get some sleep but eat that food first or you aren't going to feel good when you wake up" she said in a motherly tone brushing some hair out of my face.

"Okay. Night Mom, bye Aunt Felicity" I said to them both and walked out of the cortex with a wave of my hand.

"Bye Nat"

That's it for Chapter 13, thank you all again for your condolences and prayers, they are much appreciated. Warning the next chapter will have a 3 month time skip. A lot was revealed in this chapter but who is the one who kills Caitlin? Leave me a Review of who you think it is and I will give you a hint to the next chapter! Thanks for reading:)