HotXbun: I am so sorry that it has been over FIVE MONTHS since I last updated! I was working on other stories.

Happy anniversary! I can't believe that it's been a whole year since I first posted this story. I want to thank everybody who has read it so far. You guys are the best!

Things are going to be different in this chapter. Very different.

Disclaimer: I do not own DC. Warner Brothers do.

Chapter 5 A New World

Barry's POV

I woke up...inside a room?

I sat up and looked around.

And that's when I realized something.

This was my bedroom from when I was a kid!

I mean, the decor was definitely more grown up, but it was the same room!

Suddenly...I smelt something delicious!

"Wait a minute", I said in realization. "I know that smell."

With that I walked into the hallway...and gasped.

The wall was filled with pictures of me with my parents.

But it wasn't just pictures of us when I was a kid. It was pictures of when I was older as well!

Does this mean...

I tried to speed down the stairs...only to realize something else.

I no longer had my powers!

I looked at myself in shock.

What happened? Did the accident that gave me my powers not happen in this timeline.

I smelt the smell from before...and shook my head.

That doesn't matter. Only this does.

With that I ran downstairs...and what I saw brought tears to my eyes. But good tears.

My mom and dad...they were sitting by the kitchen counter.

My parents were okay.

They were okay.

My dad saw me and smiled.

"Good morning sport", he greeted.

"You're just in time", my mom said. "I'm making my famous pancakes!"

I knew I recognized that smell. I could recognize that anywhere.

I just kept on smiling at my parents.

"Hey buddy", I dad said in concern. "You okay?"

I didn't answer. Instead...ran up to my parents and hugged.

"I'm perfect."

"Okay", my dad said. "You're be very overly affectionate today."

With that I pulled away and looked at my parents.

"Can't a guy show his parents some love", I asked causing my parents to laugh.

"I guess that's true", my dad stated before pulling out a chair. "Come. Sit down and eat."

With that I did as told. My smile never leaving my face.

This was perfect, or so I thought.

While I was eating...I heard something on the news. Something I did not expect to hear.

"The war between the Atlanticans and the Amazonians continue."

HotXbun: Uh oh.

Challenge: Tell me why you think the Atlanticans and the Amazonians are at war.

My Answer: If you've watched the Flashpoint Paradox then you'll know. If not...then I'm not telling!