Barry's pov
Today was the day that I usually go to visit my Dad in Iron Heights; though this was no ordinary visit. I knew so as soon as he requested I brought Eddie with me. This had to be something serious, and I was nervous and jumpy; worst case scenarios parading and waltzing around in my head as Eddie drove us to Iron Heights in his car. The scenery on the way going was so familiar to me by now that I did not even bother to look; not to mention I was more worried about what my Dad was going to tell us, and how to keep me being the Flash a secret from him. Why couldn't life be easy, just every once and a while...?
Before I could ponder or wallow any further, we had arrived. We signed in and went to the visitation room instead of the regular phones and glass walls this time around. I was happy I got to hug him, and he held me for the longest time; causing both of us to cry before recomposing ourselves and sitting down. It was eating away at me, so I had to ask
"Dad? What's going on? What's the family emergency? And, since Eddie is here... Is it Storybrooke?"
I did not know what to feel or expect of the situation when he nodded, confirming my suspicions. I was confused, to say the least
"Don't they have resources of their own, like armies, potions, spells and magic; even science?"
He nodded
"You're right, Slugger; they do. But Ursula cast a specific spell, and anyone who falls victim of it turns crazy; and , long story short; people of Storybrooke that are being controlled are killing or trying to kill each other. They need your help, Barry. I can't help save them this time. Your Grandpa David can help you hone your swordsmanship skills, as can Eddie; and your magic training will come from your stepgrandma Regina and your Grandpa Gold; along with the Blue Fairy. You will also have pixie dust at your disposal. I had my moment to be a hero; and now I need you to step up to the plate for me. Could you do that? Our family and Eddie will make sure you are safe."
Wow. That was a lot to take in. Not to mention, who would protect Central City? But my family needed my help, and my metahuman powers could only help. I looked at Eddie, who gave me a reassuring nod; then at my Dad, simply stating
"I'll do it."
