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There were so many times that she had thought about Cisco. It wasn't just the way he smiled while telling joke, or the cute way his nose scrunched when trying to solve a problem, no-the times she had thought of him, were the times when she realized she might die, and

never see his lovely face ever again.

He had become the one certain thing in the back of her mind, the only real thing that had caused her to hold on. Like some kind of, corny movie reel, she'd remember the most random, most smile inducing, obliviously-cute things that they had done together. And, just like that, it had been easier to stay alive.

Each unnecessary beating from Zoom, or bone chilling night she had spent on a cold, wet concrete floor, all of those had been made worth while with the thought of him. He had become the constant in her life, the thing that she hadn't realized-the most important thing.

She had been tortured in ARGUS, numerous times to count, but all of them had a purpose. To pull detailed, classified information from her, to pressure her into disclosing the location of a government official, or sometimes just to use her as bait. Each time there was a purpose, and reasoning behind it, but Zoom.. He had no purpose to the way he carried himself, and the way he had treated her, and this was what really got under her skin.

Some criminals were very rare. They didn't hold hostages to negotiate, or burn down buildings because of some red-hot vendetta; no, these men liked to kill for the fun of it. They'd consider themselves poor sports if they didn't pull every ounce of agony from your bones and become full from the terror in your eyes; these were the real dangerous men, the men with no conscience.

She was almost positive that Zoom was one of these men.

The more Zoom beat her and belittled what she thought she had left, she realized what had really become important; Cisco. If Zoom somehow got ahold of him, and killed him, she didn't know what she would do.

The girl from across the room, Jessie, was Wells's daughter, Reyna had gotten that much from her. She was a very smart, very cunning young woman, and Reyna knew that Zoom wasn't underestimating her ability to outwit him, and thus had her restrained behind a very strong plexiglass window.

" Make sure you tell him I'm okay, alright? "

A nervous, low feminine voice spoke to Reyna from across the damp, dark room. Jessie's voice cracked as she spoke, the fear in her chest and stomach was beginning to get to her. She was no longer restrained, and instead, she sat in a defeated pose. Her legs were flat against the cool, hard floor, and her back rested against the wall she was being restrained on.

Reyna's breathing was shallow and slow. Her body was on the floor of her cell, and with a few more deep, desperate breaths, she managed to wheeze out a sentence.

" I'll get you, " Reyna trailed off, as she licked her dry lips and felt an annoying sting from the cracks on the side of her mouth, " I'll, get you.."

Reyna managed to say before she had to close her eyes and focus on her exasperated breaths. Focusing on bringing as much air into her lungs before holding it for a few moments, and exhaling. There was something broken in her chest, she wasn't sure if a rib had broken and punctured a lung, or if something had been misplaced while Zoom had beat the shit out of her. Either way, she knew if she didn't get some oxygen in, she was going to pass out again.

It had been five days since the strange women had taken her from her cell, and told Reyna that she was some kind of ancient creature, or whatever. As far as Reyna was concerned, the woman was a liar.

Twelve days, she'd been in this shit hole, for almost two weeks. Each day had begun to feel like it would never end, and by the time she realized how long she had been in Hell, she knew that no one was coming for her.

The disgusting aftertaste of iron was something she had grown accustomed to, as more than likely, it was from one of her many internal wounds she had received while on Earth 2.

Where ever here was.

Reyna's body was laid across the floor awkwardly, as one of her cheeks was now pressed against the rigid floor, while the rest of her body was trying to get to her feet. It had been a slow process, and even though she knew it wasn't going to accomplish anything, she knew she had to try.

Reyna had occasionally gotten a glimpse of her arms or legs in bright sunlight, but it was only whenever Zoom decided to come visit them. She knew how bad she looked, and how bad of shape her body was in. She had dark, violet and green bruises littered all over her arms and legs. Her face, she was sure, was a menacing color as well. She was constantly in incredible pain, and couldn't lay or sit comfortably. Not that she would want to, anyhow.

Zoom's visits were random, and Reyna had begun to get a sixth sense for when he was about to arrive, something both her and Jessie shared. The hair on the back of her neck would stand on end and there would be this, deep, fearful pull in the pit of her stomach. It would be hard for her to explain to anyone else, at least out loud. It was as though her body knew before she consciously did.

She had made it to her knees, half way there,

There had been things she'd like to think about, things that had gotten her through all of this. Most of which, was Cisco.

She missed the way he could brighten up any room. She missed just having him next to her, or talking about what new comic movie was coming out. All of him, she missed all of it.

The feeling of terror that Zoom made Reyna feel was unbearable, and unimaginable. She couldn't stand to even hear his name at this point, but the thought of someone like him being able to take whom ever he felt, on what ever whim he defended on that occasion, made her push on. She wouldn't allow this monster to take her friends, and to kill who ever he wanted.

If she was to be honest with herself, deep inside her chest, and in some sort of unknown area even to her, she knew it was going to be her. It had to be.

It seemed impossible right now, but some kind of powerful, self righteous feeling she had in her gut, was giving her the impression that it wouldn't be Barry, or anyone else in their super human group, who could stand up to him. It would be her, she'd have to be the one to kill Zoom, even if it killed her.

Almost like clockwork, he was there.

With a bright flash of sunlight and a sudden burst of air, Zoom flew into the room, and wasted little time fetching his new play thing.

Reyna could barely stand on her feet without needing the help of something to hold her weight up, so when Zoom effortlessly vibrated through her cell and snatched her upright, she almost immediately fell to the ground.

" I think we've had enough play time, don't you.."

He spoke as though he knew his own answer. He was done with her, and where he was going to put his old toy, was beyond her. With another forceful pull, Zoom easily held her body up and off the ground, simply by holding Reyna by the back of the sweatshirt she was wearing. His towering height and insane metahuman strength easily handed the helpless woman.

The room spinned, and spinned, until she finally realized that she was leaving the room that she had been held hostage in for almost two weeks.

Reyna's arms and legs hung limply as she felt an intense wind around her, and without notice, she was falling from the air, and onto another hard floor.

The room spun again, and Reyna's hands and legs flailed out around her, trying to get a grip on where she was. She pressed her forehead against the smooth, even floor, and took a few, very deep breaths, trying to subdue any feeling of vertigo or fatigue.

The shaky, vibrating room around her began to slow down, and within minutes of laying on the floor, slowly, her body began to adjust.

Reyna's hard, deep breaths paused, as her parted, busted lips pressed against what ever surface she was lying on. It was only a few moments later that she felt a small sensation in the base of her throat, almost immediately realizing where she was; she was home.

STAR labs was dark and quiet, and the more adrenaline that pumped through her body, the easier it was to recognize more and more things around her. Right now, she was almost positive, that she was on the top floor of the lab, where the only breach between both Earths existed.

It had to be late, judging by the lack of people here, and the fact that the entire place had no lights on. Reyna tried to manage any sound, but couldn't as her stomach tightened and a hard, steep pain shot up through her body. It was a few seconds later that a bright, red light began to silently flash in the corner of the room, prompting Reyna to led out a mild, painful laugh.

The silent alarm had been triggered inside STAR labs, and Reyna watched patiently as the small red light continued to repetitively corse on and off. She had just begun to push herself to her feet when suddenly the lights turned on, and someone grabbed onto her arm, forcing her to her feet.

Reyna's first reaction was to shove the person away. She was delirious, exhausted and still, very scared. But the person who held onto her arm tried to comfort her, as she screamed and tried to push them away.

Zoom would never leave her alone, she was certain of it now.

Reyna tightly closed her eyes and looked away from her captor, her knees and arms beginning to tremble uncontrollably, as she fell back down to the ground.

" It's going to be okay.. "

The voice was different this time, but her ears wouldn't be fooled, she knew it was him. Zoom had come back to move her, yet again. Reyna's hands covered her face as her knees bent up to her chest, her entire body seeming to convulse every few seconds, as images flashed past her closed eyes.

Another hand this time, but Reyna wasn't sure from who.

The lights inside STAR labs were incredibly bright, and Reyna couldn't open her eyes to see who was speaking or who was grabbing at her again.

" BARRY!"

Reyna's body stopped flailing and moving the moment Barry Allen's name was mentioned, but it wasn't Allen's name that caused her to stop, it was the voice that had said it.

Reyna's chest began to rise and fall at a rapid pace, as she listened once more, her throat was in her stomach with anticipation.

Another hand reached down to touch her, and this time she didn't flinch. She had felt this hand on her arm many times before, and without opening her eye, Reyna brought up a hand to her mouth, trying to control her sobs.

" Jesus, fucking-Christ, Cisco.."

She recognized the voice this time, it was Barry's. Reyna pushed herself to her knees and struggled to move, her eyes barely fluttering, as she still tried to adjust to the light in the room.

" Reyna, we're going to take you to the hospital, alright? "

Cisco's warm, calming voice seemed to sink into her cold, blistered skin. She remained quiet as Barry managed to help her to her feet.

They both spoke quickly around her, and Reyna knew she was about to he swept off her feet again. It wasn't wise, but the last place she wanted to be was the hospital. Right now, they couldn't do much for her anyway.

At least at home, she could eat and get a full nights rest without being bothered. So, without much explanation, Reyna brought up her arm and held out an open palm. She swallowed hard, and tried to keep her balance. Using a free hand to hold onto, who she was almost completely sure, was Barry, she waited for a few moments, as her hand wavered.

" I want to go home.."

Reyna's voice sounded distressed and exhausted, and Barry quickly looked down to her and then to Cisco before being able to form a coherent response.

Cisco watched Barry entertain the idea of bringing Reyna home, instead of to the hospital, and without seeing his face, Reyna could hear the rage in his voice.

" Are you kidding me?! "

Cisco snapped at Barry, Reaching out and moving Reyna's tousled hair, exposing large, deep wounds and dark, fresh bruises along her neck and shoulders. His lips parted slightly, as an angry sneer crossed his face.

" Cisco, she wants to go home, listen I'm not saying we just leave her there- "

" And the point is? "

Cisco's commanding, condemning tone was enough for Barry to avert his eyes from Cisco and to the ground. Reyna still had most of her weight rested against Barry, and He held her while fidgeting in place, still unsure what to do.

" Please.."

Reyna's voice cracked, as a deep, wheezing exhale revealed a single pleading word. She just wanted to be somewhere safe, somewhere familiar. She knew neither of them would understand that.

Reyna's hand faltered, as the two boys bickered, and she tried her best not to fall. Her arm was slung around Barry's shoulder, and as the two boys spat at one another, Reyna's balance began to drift, and she lost her footing.

" BARRY, COME ON! "

Cisco raised his voice, and Barry became quiet.

Reyna pushed Barry away, and fell to the ground, her skin squeaking against the smooth tile of the floor as her weight finally gave out.

Both men became silent, and Cisco immediately fell to the floor with her. He carefully reaching out, he put an open palm against her chin, and Reyna opened up her eyes enough to look at him directly.

Cisco suddenly retracted his hand, as a flash of terror quickly washed over his face.

Upon the few seconds he had touched her, Reyna watched his eyes glaze over for a few seconds, as his lips pursed briefly, and Reyna saw a flashback of what had happened to her.

Cisco was left speechless, as Reyna watched on painfully. Cisco's eyes briefly filled with tears, but didn't bring himself to cry. She wasn't completely sure how, but she knew he had just shared a small amount of her memory with him.

" Please, Cisco.."

Cisco's furious expression and furrowed brow immediately softened as he listened to her, and without saying anything he looked up to Barry.

Reyna felt another lifting sensation, followed by a short dizzy spell. It was just a few moments later that she realized that they had stopped moving and were outside her apartment door.

She of course didn't have her keys, but Barry was happy to help her get inside. He tried to help her in, but she insisted on doing everything herself.

Barry said something else to her, but the words didn't seem to register, and just was quickly as he had dropped her off, he was gone.

& it was a good thing too, because the moment her feet touched the smooth, cool tiles of her living room floor, she began to undress.

In the darkness of her bedroom, and only using the streetlight from outside her apartment, as light, she undressed as quickly as she could, leaving the bloody, torn cloths, to stay om the ground.

Reyna stumbled into her bathroom, and helplessly grabbed at the wall, trying to turn on the light, before finally giving up and making her way to her shower.

She took an incredibly hot shower, and even after the warmth from the water had finally left, she remained in the shower, as her body began to decompress. She washed herself over and over again, as the soap stung her fresh, open wounds. She washed herself again, and agin, knowing that at some point, she was going to have to leave the shower, and deal with what has happened.

She turned off the water, and let her chilled back rest against the enclosure around her. Staying there for a just a few moments, before her teeth began to chatter, and her limbs began to tremble. She exited the shower and quickly grabbed a towel before leaving her bedroom and entering her living room.

Reyna didn't bother completely drying off, and her wet footprints tracked from the bathroom and out to the living room. She used one of her hands to hold the towel around her torso and bust, and the other she used to flick on every light switch she had in her apartment.

For a moment she stood quietly, hovering for just a few brief moments in the center of her living room. The lights flickered for a moment, causing her apartment to fall into temporary darkness.

Her heart fell into her stomach, as her breathing became fast and irregular. Reyna's eyes darted all around her, as her legs lost their strength and she almost fell. With uneven steps, she darted across the floor, and into the corner of the room.

Reyna's whole body was shaking uncontrollably, and as the lights flickered back on, she tried to remain still. The only thing running through her mind was being taken again, and having to see him, again.

" Fucking!.."

A quiet, brash voice, shot from the back of Reyna's mind, as she continued to sleep in her apartment. Somewhere in the night, she'd managed to fall asleep, and what she was hearing she was sure was a dream.

Reyna heard a loud thud, followed by more swearing. Her eyes managed to crack open, as daylight flooded through her windows.

Someone was burning something in her kitchen, and the smokey smell from her stove pulled her from just above consciousness, and over to alert and looking around.

She was still on the floor of her apartment, and only in the towel from the night before. But, over her arms and legs was the thick blanket from her bed.

Her weary eyes looked all around her, startled to hear that someone was in her home.

Cisco rushed into the living room, his face looked frazzled and upset, and Reyna immediately noticed that his shirt had fresh stains on it, and that his hair was up in a messy bun.

Reyna took in a deep breath to speak, but Cisco rushed down and to her side. Assessing her state of mind.

" Hey, " Reyna's weak voice and slight smile, eased Cisco's worried expression, allowing him to release a deep breath.

" You, were pretty cold.."

Cisco pulled the blanket up further, trying to cover up Reyna's shoulders, but Reyna pushed the blanket away, abruptly pushing herself up, and wrapping her arms around Cisco's neck and pulling him close to her.

Reyna buried her face into his shoulder, and took a deep, relaxing breath. It had seemed like so long since she'd seen him, and felt his body against hers.

Cisco seemed taken aback for a moment, his body frozen, as Reyna hung onto him. It took him a few moments, but Cisco's arms eventually fell down to her hips, and slowly, they moved to her bare lower back.

" I'm not going to let anything happen to you, " Cisco's voice sounded troubled, and as he spoke, the tips of his fingers dug into her skin.

It was a lie, she knew that. No matter what, he'd be able to take her again if he wanted. But, for right now, it seemed that he needed to believe himself more than she needed to believe him.

She stayed quiet, letting her lips linger against his skin for a few more seconds.

Cisco's hands ran up her bare back and even though she couldn't see his face, she could tell he was smiling.

" You know you're naked, right? "

Reyna 's cold nose pressed against Cisco's warm sweater, and she held back a laugh. She didn't care.

" Did you burn my kitchen down? "

Cisco's laugh was so sudden and loud that Reyna nearly jumped out of her skin.

" Oh, no-no-no."

Cisco spoke quickly and pulled Reyna's fleeting, bare body against him.

Reyna scoffed and smiled at him before closing her eyes and taking a few more moments to soak him in.

Reyna's eyes widened as she heard heavy footsteps outside her door and voices, without notice she shoved Cisco away and disappeared underneath the blanket that Cisco had covered her in earlier.

It wasn't even a few moments later, that Barry and Caitlin let themselves into her apartment.