Part 11
Caitlin struggled as she was forced down the hall and into an office. The guards left closing the door behind them.
"Take a seat Dr. Snow."
"I would rather stand Lex."
"Please Dr. Snow. I just want to talk."
"Fine. But know I don't trust you."
Lex smiled at her sending a cold shiver down her spine.
"You have spent too much time with those Kryptonians."
"The world may see you as a hero. But I know better. Personally I think you did something to Iris."
"Why would you think that?"
"Well while I would buy that she doesn't like me. She would never hurt those she sees as friends or not care that her father is dead."
"You really are one of the brains among those freaks aren't you. But you are right. I do have something to do with turning the former Mrs. Flash against all of you. There is a woman your friend Supergirl has had dealings with. Gayle Marsh, also known as Psi. She has some very powerful psychic powers."
"You had her use those abilities on Iris."
"Of course"
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because I love to play chess. I understand the fake Harrison Wells also known as Eobard Thawne aka the Reverse Flash enjoyed the game as well."
"Let me guess this whole this is a game to you. All of us are your pawns."
"Well yes of course. Though if you except my offer then I might consider making you my Queen."
"Yeah that would be a no. Had that offer once from someone who thought himself a god. Got over it. Even if it means dying I would rather side with my friends."
"And the man you love."
"I don't know what you are talking about."
"Oh please Caitlin. Neither of us is stupid. It's not that firebug that the ex report has locked up to try and control you that you love. It's the man that you let yourself be captured to protect that you love. The paragon of love, the Scarlet speedster, the Flash Barry Allen."
"I am not in love with Barry."
"Denial is not just a river in Egypt Doctor. Too bad your more outspoken alter ego has been integrated into you. I rather liked that snarky attitude of hers."
"Turn off these damn power dampeners and I will show you that snarky attitude by shoving an icicle where the sun don't shine."
"Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?"
"If you know anything about me then you would know my mother and I have a very strained relationship unlike you and your mother. I think the term mamma's boy has your picture next to it."
"I saw what Ms. West sent to you for dinner. Not even I am that curl. But unless you play nice with me that slop is the only thing you will get to eat."
"Then I will starve to death."
"Very well."
Lex hit a button and two guards came to take Caitlin back to her cell.
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"Have you gotten anything new Barbara?" asked Bruce
"Overwatch sent word that Caitlin will be heading to Midway City to go after Hawkman and Hawkgirl."
"Why would Ms. West want to harm them? They will just reincarnate if they are killed. It doesn't matter if Savage is the one to kill them or not."
"Nothing Iris has done make any sense. There is something else you should see."
Barbara typed away at the keyboard and brought up a video. She turned up the sound and hit play. The video showed several different metas being shocked by collars around their necks. Bruce let out what sounded like a growl when Caitlin came on the screen. She screamed out in pain as electricity was sent through her body. Bruce looked and noticed that there was a display with the voltage on the screen.
"Barbara can you compare Dr. Snow's voltage to that of Shawna Baez."
"Of course."
Barbara hit a few keys and showed both displays. Bruce's eyes grew dark and Barbara could see a rage in them she hadn't seen since he gone after the Joker for paralyzing her.
"Make sure Mr. Allen never sees this. Dr. Snow is taking nearly twice the voltage of a known criminal."
"How is it not killing her?"
"Even with meta dampeners in that building she can still access her regenerative abilities. You need to remember unlike many metas from Central City, her powers do not come from the dark matter released in the STAR labs particle accelerator explosion. Her powers come from an experimental gene therapy done to as a young child by her own father. He had consulted with Victor Fries, Louise Lincoln and the fake Harrison Wells."
"So dampeners don't work on Caitlin?"
"They work just not fully like they do on most other metas. She can heal quickly but can't use her ice blasts or other powers."
"Are you going to explain how you know so much about Caitlin's powers? Because I don't think she even knows some of this."
"I got a hold of her father's research. Dr. Thomas Snow was a brilliant man. Not that Carla Tannhouser isn't. But Caitlin is much more so. If STAR labs hadn't scooped her up out of med school I would have for Wayne Enterprises."
"I have seen her school records. I agree that she is brilliant. Though I still don't understand that period of time she worked in a bar as a bartender after the defeat of Savitar."
"She was struggling to find a balance between herself and Frost at the time. Frost and Caitlin at the time were two fully different personalities. It took time but she did find a balance but until then she needed to stay away from those she cared about the most. It took six months but it happened." Said Barry walking in.
"It is my understanding you were in the speed force at this time Mr. Allen." Said Bruce
"I was. But I apparently needed to learn something about Cait. So I got glimpses of her life. Nothing I could remember for a long time. But do now." Said Barry
"Don't worry I have a plan to get free Caitlin and a few others. Barbara you have a copy of that video for me to take to talk to my contacts in Washington?" said Bruce
"Of course."
Barbara handed Bruce a flash drive and he headed out.
"Do I even want to know how he is going to get those politicians to listen?" asked Barry
"Well if they don't listen to Bruce Wayne. He will force them to listen to Batman."
"Not everyone listens to Batman do they? Some how I doubt he was very accepting of you wanting to work with him."
"Well seeing I was still in high school at the time no. But I wouldn't take no for answer."
"So you are stubborn."
"Yes I am. Barry, I know it came as a shock that someone you thought someone loved betrayed you."
"Is it a bad thing that I still love Iris? I know she betrayed me. Turned in Cait revealed that she is Frost. I just don't know why."
"No it's not a bad thing that you still love her. But you have to ask yourself if she were to ask you to take her back if you could with the way she betrayed you."
"I have to think about that."
Barry walked off to think.