Hey guys welcome to the first chapter of 2019. This is short but one ive wanted to do for a while now. so i hope you enjoy.

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It was all over. Barry's secret was out in the open. The entire hall were taking pictures with their cameras. Posting them all online. Others took some initiative and phoned the police. The Rogues at this point were too distracted by what they were witnessing. After everything that happened, this wasn't the way Barry wanted to retire. Yet the man in yellow forced his hand. The speedster caught a glimpse of his surrogate family. All of them stared at him, eyes wide open. Barry looked downwards, almost ashamed of putting them in this position.

"Look at this. The great Barry Allen, reduced to nothing." The evil speedster taunted at the young man. Throwing Golden Glider onto the floor. Meanwhile each member of the Rouges suddenly raised their weapon at him.

"You got what you wanted, now scram." Heatwave threatened. This put an even bigger smile on the mysterious man's face.

"Do you honestly think you can stop me? My powers make me untouchable. I will never be defeated." Without so much as a warning, the man in yellow fell to the floor unconscious. Barry looked over, seeing Superman standing where he was. Behind him stood Goku, Cyborg and Batman.

"Someone needs to watch their blind spots." The man of steel quipped. Both the Kryptonian and Victor walked towards Barry. All while staring directly at the Rogues. Who dropped their weapons. This was one battle they knew was impossible. Clark used his heat vision to cut Barry free.

"How'd you know I was in trouble?" The speedster asked.

"The Flash's secret identity revealed? You bet I heard about it. Just be glad our resident Saiyan was with us, so we could teleport in." Victor replied, trying to make light of this tense situation. Yet Barry could only stare at his family who ran towards him. "You'll be alright?"

"No... no I won't." Joe was the first to reach him, the two staring into the others eyes. "Joe I know what you're going to say. I know I'm putting my life on the line everyday. But the people need someone to stand up for them." Barry was fully expecting his adopted father to cream at him. But to his shock, the policeman hugged him.

"I'm so proud of you." Joe said with tears of happiness rolling down his cheeks. "Everyday you've put others before yourself."

"That's what makes a true hero." Wally added. "It's why I've always looked up... to you." Barry's smiled, until he noticed multiple cops and reporters entering the building.

"Time to go. The Saiyan warrior added, placing his hand on everyone else. Goku suddenly teleported Barry, Clark, Victor, Bruce, The man in yellow and The West family away.

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The West family sat on the lookout, looking over planet Earth. Unsurprisingly they all almost passed out after seeing Kami and Mr Popo. However seeing as this day had been full of surprises, it wasn't totally out of the blue. The West family sat next to Barry. Their sense of pride had been replaced by regret.

"Barry you deserve the biggest of apologies from us. All this time we believed your father was guilty..." Iris tried to apologise, however Barry cut her off.

"Don't even go there. I don't blame you for not believing me. I always knew it was an implausible story at best." Barry replied. The speedster looked at his adopted sister tears forming in his eyes. Wally meanwhile was trying to hide his excitement.

"I still can't believe it. It was you this whole time. I remember watching all of your battles online. There was that one with Pied Piper. Oh my favourite though is your fight with King Shark." The teenager rambled on. "We're gonna need a bigger gun." He started imitating the battle, much to Barry's embarrassment.

"It all makes so much sense now. The late nights. The constant disappearances from work. You were out there helping people." Joe added.

"Yeah but it's all over now." Barry mumbled. His family looked on concerned for him. "The whole world knows my identity. Long as I'm around, you are all in danger. If I leave and keep a low profile... you'll be spared. There was a two second silence before Iris had her say.

"That's a load of bull." She argued. Barry looked at her in confusion. "Barry, do you honestly think that everyone will leave us alone if you go? Reporters, fans and criminals alike will go after us. Besides even if what you said was true, we wouldn't accept your decision in a heartbeat."

"Barry we're your family." Joe added.

"And a West never abandons their family." Wally finished. The speedster smiled as the four family members hugged one another. For the first time since his identity was revealed, Barry had hope. Though it wouldn't solve his ongoing problems. Right out of nowhere, Batman stood by the family.

"We've secured him using that same substance he used on you. I'm sure you'd like some answers." The Caped Crusader informed them. The quintet made their way towards him. Barry's head was full of emotions. Sadness, anger, confusion. And yet despite all that he was calm. Most people would jump at the chance to kill their parents murderer. Barry didn't desire revenge though, but answers. And he was going to get them. Bruce pointed to a room. He let Barry in, though no one else. "We've set up cameras for you to watch. But this is something Barry needs to do alone."

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Back inside, the Scarlet Speedster walked his way through. Stopping as he noticed the man in yellow. The face that had tormented him for fifteen years, was finally within his reach. This time his cowl has been removed. Underneath had been a pale skinned man with medium length ginger hair. He had blue eyes and produced a lighting bolt scar over his eye. The evil speedster smiled as he noticed his counterpart walk in.

"Hello Barry. I take it you'd like some answers." He smugly assumed. The hero though wasn't going to be intimidated by this man any longer. All those years seeing him in his dreams. He was no longer afraid.

"Who are you? I certainly would have remembered a face like yours." Barry asked.

"My name is Eobard Thawne."

"Never heard of you."

"You wouldn't have, because I'm from the future." Barry's eyes widened at this revelation. "Five hundred years to be precise."

"So why me? Why go back and kill my mother? Why do you hate me?"

"That's the funny thing, I never used to. In our time we call this the golden age of superhero's. The first known metahumans were born in this period. Superman, Wonder Woman, Great Saiyaman... to name a few. However for me, none were more brilliant than the Flash. A man who could move so fast not even light could keep up. For so long I wanted to be the Flash. I managed to duplicate the reaction that gave you your speed. And it worked. I became just like you."

"So what happened?"

"I discovered my ability to travel through time. This era being my first destination. When I reached your museum, that's where I discovered the truth. My destiny was to become your greatest enemy. I was never going to be a hero. At first I ignored it, believing I could forge my own destiny. However eventually the past... Or in this case future, caught up with me. The world shunned me. Called me a monster. All because you sent a message of lies!" On some level Barry actually sympathised with Eobard. Still the wounds of his past still hurt.

"That's why you killed my mother? Revealed my identity? Ruined my life? Because you couldn't be me?" Slowly Barry started to lose his cool.

"Why would I ever want to be like you?" Thawne yelled at the top of his lungs before calming down. "A fool who was struck by lightning. You never deserved the speed force's power. You never deserved to be called The Flash."

"And you do?"

"Of course. I am the reverse of everything you are. A liar, manipulator, egotistical." The two stared down each other. Neither showing anymore sympathy for the other. "Now go on and create your message. Continue the cycle."

"Cycle? What cycle?"

"Our cycle Barry. Let me ask you a question. Did you ever stop to think why I spared your life that night?" Barry looked on, it never occurred to him why didn't just kill him. "Because no matter how much I hate your guts... I need you. You become the Flash and inspire me to gain the speed force's power. You then reveal my identity to the world. I kill your mother in revenge. Which in turn motivates you to become the Flash. And this cycle will continue on forever." The Scarlet Speedster took a step back. The madness of his counterpart started to dawn on him.

"You're a monster! You wish to be a hero. But all I see is a man who can't let go of the past." Barry turned to leave.

"Not being able to let go of the past? How very hypocritical." With on final glare the hero of Central City departed. Outside Barry knelt on the floor, punching the ground in frustration. He always dreamt of this moment. The point where he'd get revenge on the man that ruined his life. Now that it passed however, Barry was still empty. Nothing had changed, his life was still in shambles. He still lost. Barry looked up and saw everyone standing in front of him.

"I just need to be alone right now." Before anyone could stop him the speedster shot past them all. Running down the side of the tower, reaching solid ground in no time at all. Barry Allen's life was over, he had lost.

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A headache wasn't something that Barry likes waking up too. However that didn't stop his brain from ringing as he woke up. The speedster coughed as he moved his head upwards. Needless to say lying down outside wasn't something he'd do again. Opening his eyes, Barry's eyes widened. His heart began to beat faster. The sweat dripping down his body began to increase. Barry stood up in shock as he witnessed some truly tragic events. He was in the middle of Central City. However instead of spectacle that usually befell, Central City was in ruin. The streets were filled with rubble. No lamps were illuminating despite being nighttime. The once great city that Barry tried so hard to protect, was gone.

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So we are officially in Flashpoint! Next chapter you'll find out what i have in store. I hope you enjoy.

Reviews:

aguy1013: I do try to aim for 2000 words a chapter. If thats too short for some the i can totally understand.

Celgress: Thanks

X3runner:

1: No plans for a young justice team.

2: I thought about it but I felt there would be no reason for Thawne to kill her.

3: Without giving too much away there will be a point where the league has personal issues to deal with.

Victor0606: Thanks

berrus sama (from chap 20): Most of these are answered in later chapters

3: No dc character will learn ki.

4: Saiyaman will stick to the classic costume.

Cruden: Thanks

Jalen Johnson: im hoping to expand the speed force a bit more. but it wont be the main focus.

Sailor Dragonball 87: I figured someone would bring it up. When i came up with the plan that did cross my mind. However the context is very different. Scarecrow unmasks batman to prove that any man can be corrupted by his own fears. Robbing the people of all their hope. Here Thawne does it simply to take the one thing that barry loves.

Shark: Thanks

Guest 1: Interested to hear your thoughts. what didnt you like?

Guest 2 (From chapter 37): They are out there however i feel they are necessary.