Instead of becoming a Scientist, Barry thought that Magic was behind his mother's death and one days find the Helmet of Fate.

Pairing: Barry/Zatanna

Prompt: N/A

AN: I am currently still working on a couple of chapters which is why this one is not a prompt


(Egypt) Archeology dig – 2010

Barry instead of becoming a CSI he became an archeologist and currently was in a dig in Egypt when they were attacked by a man calling himself called Klarion. Barry managed to escape the onslaught and found the Helmet of Fate just as Klarion was nearby.

"Don't put that mask on" Stated Klarion as Barry starred at the mask and having no other choice

"Klarion, trying to get your hands on my mask, I see" Stated Doctor Fate

"I will take that mask form you" Stated Klarion as he and Doctor Fate started to fight

"We both need an anchor to this world" Stated as he aimed at Teekl

"Mine is my mask and yours is your kitty" Stated Doctor Fate

"Don't hit my poor kitty" Stated Klarion as Doctor Fate did and Klarion disappeared

"What … What was that?" asked Barry as he took off the mask


(Pocket Dimension) Oblivion Bar – late 2011

Barry soon arrived back in Central with the Helmet of Fate which he managed to smuggle out of Egypt and hide it at his apartment. He soon discovered a Bar that he could only access when he was Doctor Fate. He was sitting at the bar when someone approached him.

"Mind if I sit?" asked a woman

"I guess" Stated Barry

"Zatanna" Stated the Woman

"Barry" Stated Barry

"You don't look like you can use magic" stated Zatanna

"That is because by myself I can't" revealed Barry

"Yet, you found this place. That takes some ability with magic" Stated Zatanna

"Just luck I guess" Stated Barry as he took another sip of his drink

"Really?" asked Zatanna

"Yeah, I found a magic artifact that let me use some magic abilities" Stated Barry

"Can I see it?" asked Zatanna

"Sure why not" Stated Barry as he made sure no one was looking and took out the Helmet of Fate and put it on

"Doctor Fate" exclaimed Zatanna clearly surprised

"Zatanna Zatara" Stated Doctor Fate

"I didn't expect to see you again, not after you died saving my father" Stated Zatanna

"Well, I had your father lock away my mask. One of the lords of disorder almost found it" Stated Doctor Fate

"Well, how about you give control back to Barry for a little while?" asked Zatanna


(Starling) Arrow Lair – 2012

Oliver Queen had returned to the island to discover that Central had its own heroes who called himself Doctor Fate and was some kind of Magician. Oliver had experience with magic before but he read reports on him and was surprised at what he could do.


(Central) – 2012

Eddie had been dating Iris for about three weeks before he meet Barry, he and Iris had been dating in secret. What he expected was not this, Barry worked at Central City Museum as a curator.

"You must be, Eddie. Iris's boyfriend and Joe's partner" Stated Barry

"And you must be Barry, nice to finally meet you" Stated Eddie

"You too, sorry we didn't meet sooner but they had this new exhibit opening at work at it was hectic" Stated Barry

"No its fine" Stated Eddie

"Barry here works at Central City museum and is a part time archeologist" Stated Iris

"Really? "Stated Eddie surprised

"I like going out in the field rather than being in a lab all day" Stated Barry


(Central) Central City Museum – 2012

Eddie had saw how Iris acted around Barry and he got jealous. He needed to make sure that Barry was not going to try anything, so he went to Barry work one day. He approached where Barry worked and saw that Barry was talking to someone on the phone.

"Yeah I know, yes I will come Friday …. Oh so Sebastian thinks that? …. I know … Daniel did what? …. And Chimp stopped him? Well that's good … how is your performance going? …. I know I miss you too Zee" Stated Barry

"At least you will be back by Friday, well have good luck with your show … love you too zee" Stated Barry and after waiting for several moments Eddie knocked out the door which was already open and Barry turned to see Eddie waiting there.

"Oh, Eddie. Did you need something?" asked Barry

"Yeah, I want to know your intentions with Iris" Stated Eddie

"Intentions? I have no intentions, I have a girlfriend already." Revealed Barry

"You do?" asked Eddie surprised even though he just heard that conversation

"Yeah, she travels for work and I don't get to see her much." Stated Barry

"How come we never heard of her?" asked Eddie

"Well, we keep it a secret" Stated Barry

"What is her name?" asked Eddie as Barry shook his head

"Sorry, Eddie but this is something I want to keep to myself. Are you going to tell Iris about this?" Stated Barry

"No" lied Eddie


(Central City) West House

"What do you mean he has a girlfriend?" asked Iris as Eddie revealed to her that Barry had a girlfriend

"I overheard a conversation between them when I went to visit Barry, they were talking about their other friends I guess. Apparently she is a performer and Barry said that she is travels for work and that he doesn't get to see her much" Stated Eddie leaving out the part of asking Barry about his intentions about Iris

"Do you know her name?" asked Iris

"No, I asked but he said their relationship was a secret and wanted to keep it to himself. However he called her Zee. They do meet up once a week though." Revealed Eddie

Iris had called Barry telling him that Wally, her brother, had wanted to see him about help with a paper and about an hour later, Barry showed up. Eddie had to go back to work so he left.

"Hey, Iris. Where is Wally his car isn't here?" asked Barry

"He isn't here, now why didn't … "Started Iris

"Is he running late?" asked Barry

"No, he isn't coming. I called you here because I want you to tell me about Zee" Stated Iris

"Who?" asked Barry playing dumb and cursing Eddie for telling Iris and noting that he must have overheard his conversation

"Your secret girlfriend" Stated Iris

"Eddie, told you didn't he" Stated Barry

"Yes, he did and why didn't you tell me about her?" asked Iris

"Well, I don't mean to be rude but it was a secret." Stated Barry

"But Barry" Stated Iris

"No, Iris. I tell you a lot of things but this is between me and Zee. We agreed to keep our relationship a secret and it is going to remain that way. Next time tell your boyfriend to respect people privacy" Stated Barry as he left and slammed the door as he got a phone call, recognizing the number he answered.

"Hey what's up … What did you get yourself into this time … right I will be there soon, where is it? … okay see you soon" Stated Barry


(Starling) Arrow Lair – late 2012

Oliver had been unknowingly been tracking a demon and it nearly over-powered him and it was Zatanna who was nearby and helped Oliver defeat him and Oliver knowing he was outmatched asked for her help.

"So what do we call you?" asked Oliver as he, Zatanna, Felicity and Diggle meet in the Arrow Lair

"Zatanna is fine" Stated Zatanna

"So how do we track this … demon?" asked Felicity

"Well, I can do it. However this demon is a bit too strong for just the two of us, I have a friend that can help. He is trustworthy but a bit … weird" Stated Zatanna

"Fine, call him" Stated Oliver as Zatanna went on the phone to call him

"Hey, I need your help … Well there is a demon attack in Starling … just open a portal to me" Stated Zatanna

"How soon until your friend gets here?" asked Oliver

"Well, I think right about … now" Stated Zatanna as Doctor Fate appeared through a portal behind her

"Zatanna" Stated Doctor Fate

"Fate, thanks for coming" Stated Zatanna

"Hood" Stated Doctor Fate as he turned towards the Arrow

"Doctor Fate" Stated Oliver

"What you know Doctor Fate?" asked Felicity

"Obviously, now are you ready? "Asked Zatanna

"Whenever we find where it is" Stated Oliver

"No, need I can take us right to it if you are ready" Stated Zatanna

"Ready" stated Oliver

"nomed h tot dooh eht dna em ekat" Said Zatanna as she and Oliver disappeared and reappeared where the demon was and Doctor Fate appeared shortly after

Then managed to beat the Demon and Doctor Fate banished him back to hell.

"Order has prevailed" Stated Doctor Fate

"Right, well me and fate will be off. Here is my number if you ever need anything" Said Zatanna as she passed Oliver a piece of paper

"Here is mine, and call me if need anything" Stated Oliver

(Central City) West House – Friday

"I can't believe he wouldn't tell me about his girlfriend" Stated Iris

"I am sure he had his reason" Stated Wally

"I am going to get to the bottom of this" Stated Iris as she stormed out


(Central City) Bar

Iris had managed to find Barry at a bar that he knows that he frequents. She saw him talking to someone in a booth and approached him.

"Barry" Stated Iris

"Iris, what are you doing here?" asked Barry confused

"I wanted to meet your girlfriend" Demanded Iris

"I told you that we want to keep it a secret" Explained Barry

"I need to see if she is right for you" Tried Iris

"She is, I don't need you looking out for me" Stated Barry

"But …. " Tried Iris as Barry glared at her

"Fine" Stated Iris as she stomped off

"I am glad that she is gone" Stated Zatanna

"Yeah, now lets go back to our date" Stated Barry