Team Flash disbands after Devoe is defeated, causing Barry to work only with Ralph. Meanwhile on Earth 38, Sam Arias comes over to try to move on from what she did as Reign.
Pairing: Barry Allen/Sam Arias
Prompt: Barry Allen/Sam Arias
(Earth 1) Central City: Star Labs - Mid 2018
Barry was alone in Star Labs, after Devoe was defeated. Team Flash had once again disbanded with it only being Barry and Ralph left. Cisco had moved to Earth 19 to try to rekindle his relationship with Gypsy. Caitlin had rumors of her father being alive and went off to find him. Barry's and Iris's relationship was on the rocks after Barry was accused of murdering Devoe. Iris had served him with papers after he got out of prison, and Barry reluctantly accepted them. Joe had avoided Star Labs to not get between Barry and Iris and was busy raising his daughter. Captain Singh could not take Barry back as a CSI, even though he was acquitted so Ralph had offered to partner with him as a PI and Barry accepted. Barry was working on tracking another Meta when the breach alarm went off, and quickly went to the source, and found a woman exiting the breach and looking around surprised.
"Excuse me?" asked Barry as he startled the woman
"Where am I?" asked the Woman surprised
"Uh, you are on another earth" Tried Barry
"You mean the multiverse is real?" asked the Woman surprised
"It is, I don't mean to be rude but who are you?" asked Barry
"My name is Samantha Arias, but I don't deserve to be called that" admitted the Woman
"I am Barry, and why don't you deserve to be called that?" asked Barry curiously
"I did some bad things" Shared Sam sadly
"Do you want me to take you back where you came from?" asked Barry
"I don't want to go back" Stated Sam
"Alright, then do you want to stay here?" asked Barry
"No, I don't know" admitted Sam
"How about you stay here until you make up your mind" Offered Barry
"I guess so, but where exactly are we?" Stated Sam
"Central City, inside Star Labs. I don't know if they have that on your Earth" Stated Barry
"Central City is vaguely familiar, but I don't know about Star Labs" Shared Sam as they walked towards the cortex, and Sam spotted the Flash suit still on its mannequin
"You are a superhero?" asked Sam surprised
"I am, is that a problem?" asked Barry
"Once you find out what I did, then maybe" Stated Sam as she yawned
"You can sleep here if you want, we can talk more once you wake up" Offered Barry
"I don't know" Stated Sam hesitatingly
"I am sure it will be fine, like I said we can talk once you are awake" Reasserted Barry
"I guess" Stated Sam as she went to the bed and laid down, and promptly went to sleep, just as Ralph walked in
"Who is that?" asked Ralph as he noticed the woman sleeping
"I don't know exactly; she is from another Earth. Said her name was Samantha Arias and that she did some bad things" Revealed Barry
"Did she say what? "asked Ralph curiously
"No, I figured Gideon might have something on her" admitted Barry
"Gideon?" asked Ralph confused
"The AI from the future" Admitted Barry
"You have an AI from the future" Exclaimed Ralph
"Quiet down, and yes we do. I don't know why we didn't use it against Devoe at all" Shared Barry
"Do you want to come or watch her?" Offered Barry
"I am sure she will be fine, plus I want to see this AI" Stated Ralph as he and Barry walked out of the cortex and into the Time Vault
"So, this is the Time Vault" Remarked Ralph
"Gideon, what can you tell me about Samantha Arias" asked Barry as Gideon appeared and Ralph jumped back a bit, surprised
"Samantha Arias was a kryptonian World Killer known as Reign. She fought Supergirl this past year" Shared Gideon
"That is not good" Stated Ralph
"No, it is not. What can you tell me about her future?" asked Barry
"In a possible timeline, she becomes Powergirl a superhero on Earth 1." Supplied Gideon
"What can you tell us about Reign?" asked Ralph as Gideon gave the information that she had on Reign
(Earth 1) Central City: Star Labs – a few hours later
Ralph and Barry had gone back to the Cortex after Gideon had given her all the information that she had on Reign and Sam. Barry was working on tracking any Metas while Ralph was waiting for some actions as Sam started to stir.
"I see that you are awake" Remarked Ralph
"I am, and you are?" asked Sam
"Ralph Dibny, I work with Barry" Stated Ralph as Barry walked over as well
"Perhaps we should talk now" Stated Barry as they all sat down
"So, what do you want to know?" asked Sam
"Reign" Shared Barry
"How do you know about that?" asked Sam surprised
"Don't worry, we didn't talk to Supergirl. We have ways of checking things across the multiverse" Admitted Barry
"I didn't mean to do any of those things, I didn't know what was going on. I nearly killed my daughter" admitted Sam as she cried
"I am sure you didn't mean to" reassured Barry
"I don't want to go back there, too many bad memories for me" Stated Sam
"You cannot avoid them forever" Urged Ralph
"I know" Stated Sam sadly
"Do you still have your powers?" asked Barry curiously
"I do but I don't want to use them ever again" Remarked Sam
"And you don't have to. You can stay here; we will need to make a new identity for you. Since technically you don't exist here" Admitted Barry
"Alright" Stated Sam
"Are you going to call Felicity?" asked Ralph
"No, she might let something slip. I can do it myself" Stated Barry
(Earth 1) Central City: Star Labs – a month later
Sam had unofficially joined Team Flash and mainly worked the Comms while Ralph and Barry were out in the field. Barry had made her an identity that was like her one back on Earth 38, and she worked with them at the PI Office during the day. Currently Ralph and Barry got back from fighting a meta that called himself Cicada.
"It was like he stripped us of our powers" Guessed Barry as they were talking about Cicada
"Yeah, I am no scientist, but I do agree" Stated Ralph
"So, he has powers, and strips other of them?" asked Sam
"That is right, there must be some way to stop him" Stated Barry as he started to think
"Do … Do you think that he would take out my powers?" asked Sam nervously
"I … don't know. He might only target Dark matter which gives us Metas our powers. Are you sure that you want to do this?" asked Barry concerned
"I do, I need to use these powers for good. To counteract what I did as Reign" Stated Sam
"Are you sure? Once you go out there it is going to be hard to stop" Warned Ralph
"I am sure" Stated Sam
"Alright, since Cisco is not here. I will need to make you a suit. Any ideas?" asked Barry
"I am sure we can think of something, but I don't want to be called Supergirl" Stated Sam
"How does Powergirl sound?" Offered Barry, remembering what Gideon had said in the time vault
"That works I guess" Stated Sam
"Alright, we can work on the suit now if you want" Offered Barry
"Then let's go" Stated Sam
(Earth 1) Central City: Star Labs
Barry had finished Sam's suit with her input, and she was trying it on.
"So what do you think?" asked Sam as Ralph and Barry got a look at her suit, it was white suit that covered her whole body, except a bit of an opening near her chest with blue boots and blue gloves, a red cape and a black wig that covered her normal black hair
"I think it looks great, Powergirl" Stated Barry
"Yeah, it is very um nice" Stated Ralph
"Then let's get down to business" Stated Sam
"We should probably train a little plus Cicada hasn't even showed up yet" Stated Barry
"Right" Stated Sam
(Earth 1) Central City: Jitters – a week later
Cicada was attacking a Meta at Jitters when Barry, Ralph and Sam showed up on the scene. This provided the time for the Meta that Cicada was tracking to get away.
"I'll evacuate everyone" Stated Barry
"And I will take care of him" Stated Sam
"You cannot handle me, Meta" Dared Cicada
"Think so" Stated Sam as she flew over and punched him through the wall as Ralph and Barry got everyone out of there, Cicada got up and attempted to use his dagger on Sam but it did nothing as Sam punched him in the face, knocking him out
"That was easy" Stated Sam
"Yeah, it was" Stated Barry as Sam picked up the dagger
"Let's get him back to the base" Suggested Ralph as Sam nodded and picked him up and took him back to Star Labs
(Earth 1) Central City: Star Labs
They managed to lock up Cicada in the pipeline and were in the process of studying the dagger when they heard someone at the doorway.
"Caitlin, it is good to see you" Stated Ralph
"Ralph, Barry. It is good to see you" Stated Caitlin as she turned to Sam
"Caitlin, I hope your trip was successful" Stated Barry
"Sadly, there was no luck, but I did manage to get Frost back" Stated Caitlin
"That is great" Stated Barry
"I don't believe we met" Stated Caitlin as she turned to Sam
"I am Samantha Arias" Introduced Sam
"Caitlin Snow" Stated Caitlin
"She is the newest member of Team Flash, known as Powergirl" introduced Barry
"So, who is the latest villain?" asked Caitlin
"A Man named Cicada. We think that he was made by Devoe's satellite" Shared Ralph
"What are his powers?" asked Caitlin
"We think that he can mess with dark matter, disrupting people's powers" Revealed Barry
"Where is he now?" asked Caitlin concerned
"In the pipeline" admitted Sam
"How did you defeat him if he disrupts people's powers?" asked Caitlin confused
"My powers don't come from Dark matter, so they didn't affect me" Revealed Sam
"What powers do you have?" asked Caitlin
"She has the same powers as Kara" Revealed Barry
"You are an Alien?" asked Caitlin surprised
"I am" admitted Sam
"Did Cisco make your suit?" asked Caitlin
"Cisco left shortly after you did, went to Earth 19 to be with Gyspy" Revealed Barry
"I didn't expect that" Stated Caitlin
"We got it covered for now. Anyways, Cicada dagger. do you think that you can help us get rid of it? We think that it is the source of his powers" Stated Barry
"I can try" Stated Caitlin
(Earth 38) National City: DEO
Barry and Sam had talked, and he convinced her to return to Earth 38 to see her daughter. They had just arrived in their super suits where Kara and Winn were waiting
"Barry, it is good to see you" Stated Kara as she hugged him
"Hey, Kara." Stated Barry
"Is this my doppelganger?" asked Kara as she studied Sam
"No" Stated Barry
"Kara, it is Sam" Revealed Sam
"As in … "Stated Kara
"Yeah, but I am not her anymore" Shared Sam
"I am so glad that you are okay" Stated Kara as she hugged Sam
"Sam came to my Earth, and joined my team" Shared Barry
"What is your codename?" asked Winn
"Powergirl" Stated Sam
"I think it fits you" Stated Kara
"Thanks, I was wondering …. Is Ruby around?" asked Sam nervously
"Yeah she is, me and Alex have been looking after her" Revealed Kara
"What about Lena?" asked Sam
"Lena …. Started working with her brother. We didn't want Ruby around her" admitted Kara sadly
"I see, can I see her?" asked Sam
"Are you going to take her back to Earth 1?" asked Kara
"It is up to her" Shared Sam
"If she does stay, I will take care of her." Stated Kara
"Thank you, Kara" Stated Sam
(Earth 38) National City: Alex's Apartment
Ruby was with Alex currently, while she was working on her homework as she heard the door open, expecting it to be Kara, she did not move until she heard a familiar voice.
"Ruby?" asked Sam as Ruby stopped what she was doing, and looked up and saw her mother, and promptly ran over to her and hugged her
"Mom, I missed you so much" Stated Ruby
"I am sorry for being gone so long" Apologized Sam as they all sat down
"Are you leaving again?" asked Ruby
"I don't know. But I want to talk to you about something. Just know that I always love you" Stated Sam
"You are scaring me, mom" Stated Ruby
"You know that woman in black that was fighting Supergirl the past year?" asked Sam
"Yeah" Stated Ruby
"That was me, I didn't know what I was doing when I was her. I left to get control of it. I know it might sound crazy, but I went to another Earth" admitted Sam
"Another Earth?" asked Ruby skeptically
"It is true" Stated Kara as she and Barry entered the room, with Barry sitting next to Sam
"Ruby, this is Barry. A friend of mine" introduced Sam
"It is nice to meet you" Stated Ruby
"And you as well" Stated Barry
"And what we are about to tell you doesn't leave this room" Stated Sam
"I promise" Stated Ruby
"I am Supergirl, and Barry here is a superhero called the Flash on another Earth "Revealed Kara
"You are Supergirl" Stated Ruby surprised
"I am" Stated Kara
"that is so cool" Stated Ruby excited
"Your mom is a superhero too" Stated Kara
"Really, what is your superhero name mom?" asked Ruby
"Powergirl" Shared Sam
"I think we should get back on track" Suggested Barry
"Right. Ruby I am going back to this other Earth. I cannot stay here after everything I have done. If you want to come with me, you can. Just know that you would not know anyone there. It is not that much from here, but I want to leave it to you" Stated Sam
"If I wanted to stay here?" asked Ruby
"Kara would adopt you, and I would still visit you" Reassured Sam as Ruby thought about it
"I want to go with you" Stated Ruby
"Are you sure?" asked Sam
"I am mom" Stated Ruby
(Earth 1) Central City: Star Labs – a few months ago
Ruby had come back to Earth 1 with Barry and Sam and was enrolled at Central City Middle School and spent most afternoons at Star Labs and got close to Ralph and Caitlin. Currently she was staring at a newspaper article from the Central City Picture News suggesting that there was something going on between Flash and Powergirl as she looked up and heard someone stormed into the lab, and not recognizing them.
"Iris, what are you doing here?" asked Caitlin as she turned to the new arrival
"Where is Barry" Stated Iris angrily as she held the same newspaper in her hand as Ruby was reading
"He is working a case, and should be here soon" admitted Caitlin and just as Iris was about to say something: Ralph, Barry and Sam walked into the room
"Iris" Stated Barry surprised
"What is this Barry" Stated Iris angrily, as a form of greeting as she held up the newspaper as Barry read it
"Media speculation" Retorted Sam as Iris turned on her
"And you are?" Demanded Iris
"The woman in that picture" Retorted Sam
"You think that he is going to pick you" Retorted Iris
"Aren't you two divorced?" asked Ralph confused
"I came to get back with Barry" Retorted Iris
"No" Declared Barry
"What?" Stated Iris shocked as Ruby listened more closely
"I said no, we are not getting back together" Reasserted Barry
"We were destined to be together" Argued Iris
"And we did, then you divorced me" Retorted Barry
"And this is about you failing newspaper isn't it? Since you aren't apart of Team Flash you don't have any exclusive" Stated Ralph
"You stay out of this" Stated Iris angrily as Ralph smirked, knowing that he was right
"Well" Stated Iris impatiently
"Well what?" asked Barry
"When are we going to the courthouse to get remarried" Stated Iris as Caitlin was in the background shocked at Iris's behavior and as Barry was about to respond, Sam went up to him and kissed him, when she was done she turned to Iris
"I think I called Dibs on him" Stated Sam with a smile as Barry smiled back as Iris's face fell and she stormed out
"That was so amazing mom" Praised Ruby
"Uh, thank you" Stated Sam awkwardly as Barry turned to her
"Want to go on a date Friday night?" asked Barry
"I would like that" Stated Sam as she smiled
(Earth 1) Central City: Church - a year and a half later
Barry and Sam started dating and he proposed a year later, and she accepted. The Wedding was held in a church in Central City six months later and everyone was gathered for the wedding. Barry was standing by the altar while Sam was going down the aisle in her wedding dress while Ruby was the flower girl.
"We are gathered here today to wed Barry Allen and Samantha Arias in holy matrimony" Stated the Priest
"Barry Allen do you take Samantha Arias as your wedded wife to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part?" asked the priest
"I Barry Allen, take Samantha Arias as my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part" Stated Barry
"Samantha Arias , do you take , Barry Allen as your wedded Husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part" asked the Priest
"I Samantha Arias , take , Barry Allen as my wedded Husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part" Stated Sam
"Can anyone think of any reason that these two cannot be married, speak now or forever hold your breath" Stated the Priest
"If there are not anymore interruptions and anymore objections, by the power vested in me I name you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride" Stated the Priest as Barry and Sam kissed. While Sam thought that she made a good decision to get away from National City.
