! Warning: This story may contain adult themes, such as nudity, sexual content, torture, mass murder etc. Reader discretion is highly advised. !

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Few weeks later, White House

"A group of metahumans tried to assault a prison full of men following orders and kill them, in order to kill the man, who was almost responsible for metahuman genocide."

"Sir, they were all acting on fear because they were provoked by men, who were working for Lex Luthor in 33.1." Lyla pointed out. "They all lived in fear and were hiding and were looking for retribution after being attacked and provoked."

"Regardless of circumstances, this cannot go without consequences for them." The president said.

"Mr. President, if I may, the man leading the group of metahumans, alongside with the people responsible for attacking them in the first place, were apprehended. The metahumans are now living in fear, looking for new leadership and peaceful way or… trying to acclimate back to normal lives, trying to live under the radar." Julian pointed out. "I think we owe them another chance."

"Very well." President admitted. "I'd like you to be in charge of operation of monitoring all metahuman activity, to be sure no one makes a fuss. If they want to be in a circus or in our cities, that will be up to them but they should be warned that there will be consequences if…"

"I'm certain no one tries to use their powers for evil again." Lyla said optimistically.

Circus

"Manchester was a good man." Shawna admitted. "But… he may have been… too dedicated. I've seen what too much dedication can bring."

"You're not going back to Central City?" Cisco asked.

"Look around, Ramon." Mardon said. "We're all happy here. And in town, we all got a long way to go. They don't trust us anymore, at least not in their cities. Here… we have a chance to start over. Turn over a new leaf."

"We need someone to lead us, though. Someone, who can look after us." Kyle Nimbus said. "No one wants to risk being hunted but we need someone, who can set everyone straight. What about Snow, where is she? Everyone here looks up to her."

"I… think she has a lot on her plate." Cisco said as Shawna, Nimbus and Mardon nodded in understanding.

"Everyone here's afraid that without leadership, they'll go back to their old ways. They need a leader, Cisco." Shawna said and Cisco felt uncomfortable. He wasn't a leader material… but… who else would they turn to? Most of the metahumans here were hunted criminals or pariahs…

S.T.A.R. Labs

"Wow, when you said you needed help with a metahuman apocalypse, you weren't kidding." Kara laughed as she watched the news.

"Thanks for the help, Kara." Barry said.

"You OK, Barry?" Kara asked.

"There's so much mess… the metahumans needed help but… they were… misguided." Barry said.

"It reminds me of Aunt Astra." Kara nodded. "But maybe it's not too late to turn things around. And they see Caitlin as a hero." She saw the news bulletin, where Caitlin stood up to the metahumans. "Where is she, anyway?"

Barry sighed.

Few days earlier

Caitlin was packing up things as Barry approached her.

"Caitlin. Where are you going?"

"I'm leaving, Barry." Caitlin said.

"Why?" Barry asked, not understanding as she took a breath.

"What happened back there… made me realize that there are more people out there, like them. Like you and me." Caitlin explained. "Misguided, lost, looking for a path—"

"And you want them to join the circus, now that Cisco has taken over?" Barry asked.

"That or… all I know is they deserve a second chance. They're either in hiding or doing bad things or afraid of their powers. They need help." Caitlin explained and Barry nodded in understanding.

"Then, I'll go with you." Barry offered. "No meta in Central City is doing any crimes anymore and Wally and Ralph can take care of the city, if they need."

Suddenly, Sara entered. "Barry. We need your help."

"What's going on, Sara?" Barry asked.

"I'm not sure, it's from 25th century and Speed Force related and you're the expert." Sara said and he sighed.

"I guess both of us will have to go different ways now." Caitlin said, sad.

Barry smiled. "No matter where we are… centuries away or just across a street, I'll be there for you."

Caitlin and Barry then kissed.

"I love you, Barry."

"I love you, Caitlin."

Present, Gotham City

"What a mess." Bruce said as he looked at the havoc that the metahumans did in his city.

"If you want, Bruce… I can help out." Oliver offered.

"I appreciate the offer." Bruce said. "I think the metahumans need more respect and show that they don't have to be feared of."

"I agree." Oliver nodded before Bruce noticed an engagement ring on his finger.

"You're…"

"I purposed to Laurel, two days ago."

"Well, that's good. Congratulations." Bruce smiled.

A.R.G.U.S.

Felicity was typing something on the computer before printing.

"There we go. Now we know how many metas from Gotham are in the circus."

"We still need to cover Central City and Coast City, who knows who we need to keep our eyes on." Lyla said.

Circus

Cisco was looking as Mardon was performing juggling with snowballs before he bumped into a tall brunette.

"Sorry…"

"My bad…" They both paused as Cisco gapped.

"Lisa?"

"Cisco?"

"Hi." Cisco smiled as Lisa blushed. "It's… been a while."

"Yeah…" Lisa said. "I've heard that there's a meta-circus but I didn't know…"

"I run the place." Cisco said. "I'm helping with this… safe haven and making sure no one makes a fuss."

"Wow. How did you do that?" Lisa smiled.

"Well, that's a long story." Cisco blushed and some buried feelings started to resurface between the two old acquaintances.

Present

Barry and Jesse walked down the circus, confused as they didn't have any idea, why were metahumans performing various feats and amusing people.

"Hey, Barry." Mardon greeted him, to Barry's own surprise.

"Mardon." Barry said nervously.

"You came here to see Cisco?" Mardon asked politely and Barry was confused that Mardon recognized him.

"Yeah…" Barry trailed off.

Jesse walked down the alleys before she noticed Harry building some kind of a machine as she hugged him tightly.

"Dad!"

"Jesse…" Harry trailed off. "I—"

"You're OK…" Jesse sobbed. "You're OK—"

"Hey." Harry smiled. "Everything's OK, honey."

Barry knocked on the door of the caravan as Cisco and Lisa groaned in bed, both of them looking around before Cisco put on his pants and shirt, while Lisa was looking for her clothes in the mess before wrapping the blanket around to cover her breasts. Cisco went out and widened his eyes.

"Barry…"

"Hey—" Barry gapped as Cisco hugged him tightly.

"You're back, man!"

"Yeah…" Barry said, not understanding. "I'm back…"

"How did it go with the Legends?" Cisco demanded worriedly. Barry had no idea what was Cisco talking about but before he could open his mouth, Cisco continued. "Well, if you're back, that means Thawne is back in Speed Force, where he belongs. Caitlin is going to be happy to see you."

Barry widened his eyes. "Caitlin. Is she here? Alive? Cisco, where is she?!"

Opal City

"You don't have to be afraid of your powers." Caitlin assured the young boy, who was using his telekinesis to lift a box. "There's a place where they can teach you to control your powers."

In a small apartment, Barry was checking the photos of metahumans and him and Caitlin happy and together… not that Barry remembered… maybe because the timeline had changed. Suddenly, he heard the door open as he turned around and widened his eyes. The long brunette hair, the dark eyes, the curves on her cheeks… she still looked the same… and she was alive…

"Caitlin…" Barry trailed off.

"You…" Caitlin was speechless. "You're back."

"And you're…" Barry couldn't form words, since he was sure she was dead.

Caitlin rushed to him and hugged him tightly before kissing him and Barry was shocked for a moment before giving in before Caitlin pulled away. "I knew you'd come back. I almost lost hope. I had almost given up on you... but I knew in my heart… you'd always come back to me…" Tears formed in her eyes as she looked happy and sad at once. "I almost thought I wouldn't see you again."

Barry was confused and not understanding how was she alive but… in that moment, it didn't matter. All that mattered, was that the woman he cared about and realized that he loved, was right in front of him, alive. "Me too…" Barry whispered as they kissed once more. "I love you, Caitlin."

"I love you, Barry." She said as tears formed in eyes of both of them.

To explain, Barry and Jesse travelled to the alternate future that happened after Jesse saved Harry from being killed. What happened with Manchester and the circus was an alternate timeline and Barry and Jesse travelled to the aftermath of the mess with Manchester, four years later and yes, Caitlin survived. The memorial at the beginning was for her standing up and motivating the metahumans.

Why did Barry go with the Legends in the alternate timeline to stop Thawne? That's up to your imagination, since I don't have the energy for writing that storyline in here.

I was considering killing Caitlin off or not but that would rob Barry of the happiness he could have had without messing up the timeline again.

I honestly think this is one of my most well-written stories since I myself have enjoyed very much writing it.

Please review and let me know if you have enjoyed the story to its end.

With regards

Bl4ckHunter