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Kurtis swept the floor with a broom and cursed his luck for twentieth time. He hated his job as a cleaner in the hospital. He was suppose to live wealthy life, get drunk at evenings and enjoy nights with different women. But because of one boy..one boy named Barry Allen his dreams were shattered.

Kurtis felt a pang of regret when he decided to kidnap Barry. He had brought the boy to his warehouse which was miles away from the main city with only one intention. Barry along with other boys of his age were suppose to sell drugs to high paid hotels and bars. It was easy way to earn money as no one ever doubted on kids.

His business was going pretty well until the boy arrived. He doomed his professional as well as personal life. Barry was responsible for the death of his only son. Kurtis had managed to run away when the police decided to raid their place and yet again it was the boy who had called the cops on him.

Today when he was cleaning the floors he heard a commotion at the front door. It was nothing new for him since it was a hospital. He had seen many injured and death cases for last six years. Though this time he felt the need to look who was the next victim.

Kurtis looked up from the floor and saw a two men barge in through the emergency door. One of them was old black man and the other held an unconscious young boy in his arms. He fixed his gaze on the boy. Why did he seem familiar? I have seen him somewhere...but where? He scratched his beard and thought hard.

When the two men ran past Kurtis, he took a close look on the boy and instantly his eyes narrowed cold and hard. He remembered who the boy was. He hasn't changed much since he was a teenager. That brat Barry Allen! The kid was still alive. He destroyed my life and he is still alive. He curled his fist and anger radiated from his skin. No! This time I will make sure he dies. This time I won't miss my target.

BARRY'S ROOM

Joe had explained everything to the doctor about Barry's mental state. The doctor told they could take the patient home in the evening. He was then allowed to meet his son. When the detective entered the room he saw Oliver laying Barry back down on bed and covering him up. He knew the vigilante wasn't going to wait for any permission "How is he? Did he say anything?"

Oliver signalled Joe to talk at end of the room so Barry wouldn't get disturbed. Oliver talked in small voice "He..Mr West..he did this because of me" his eyes shone with tears that were threatening to fall

Joe was shocked "What? Why? I don't understand"

"He heard our conversation before...but I think only half of it" Oliver looked at the sleeping form of his brother "He thought I was going to leave him"

Joe shook his head in sadness. When will his son stop hurting. He did not bring the kid in his life to see him suffer "I can't see him in pain Oliver. This has to stop. There has to be a way"

Oliver wiped his tears "Actually there is! Barry told me a name... Kurtis. He was very scared of this Kurtis person...he said if I leave then Kurtis will kill him"

Joe frowned "Kurtis? I...I will have to check on the files at the station. I am sure we will get something on him"

"Was he Barry's kidnapper?"

Joe thought for a moment "Don't think so. The place where Barry was found was under the name of George Orwell and he died long time back"

Oliver nodded "Then we have to find Kurtis. It might help us find out what happened to Barry that one year"

"Oliver you stay with Barry. I will go to the station and search on this guy...see if he has any criminal records" Joe walked towards Barry and kissed his forehead "Get well soon son. It's going to be all over soon. I promise"

EVENING IN BARRY'S HOUSE

Barry was discharged from the hospital and brought home. Joe was still at the station trying to get any information on Kurtis. Oliver settled the boy in his room "Is that better?"

Barry nodded "Sorry for trouble" he signed. The older man gently took the boy's right hand in his and sat beside him "I will not lie Barry. I was very scared when I saw you covered in blood. I thought...I lost my brother"

Oliver saw the boy gulped down a lump in his throat. He was staring at him with wide eyes. The older man then wrapped an arm around the boy's shoulder pulling him close "Remember one thing kid...if you have any trouble or doubts then you come to me first. We will face it together. I will always be there for you. So from now on...you are not going to use sharp objects on your body...got it?"

Barry nodded and ducked his head down feeling ashamed of his behaviour. He caused so much stress to Stephen. His right hand slowly worked again "I promise to come to you first. Sorry again"

Oliver gave a small smile and ruffled the boy's hair "You take rest. I will make hot chocolate milk for you" he walked out of the room

After a minute Barry was feeling weird. He felt his body was tinkling from inside. He rubbed with his hand to remove the feeling but it only got more itchy. He laid on his bed and wimpered as the tinkling sensation was now slowly turning into painful cramps. After few minutes when the cramps didn't go away he thought of tapping on the side table to call Oliver but the pain was spreading into his veins and muscles. It sheeted through him with terrible intensity. He doubled over and let out a silent scream

Oliver heard the front door bell and went to open it. He was surprised to see Cisco and Caitlin standing at the entrance "Hi! Joe said you were out of town"

Caitlin nodded "I was but Cisco called me and told what Barry did today so I cancelled my plans. We know he doesn't like us much but we wanted to see him once" The news of Barry cutting his wrist had shocked the two friends to the core. Never in their dream they could imagine Barry would take such extreme step.

"I had called Joe to check up on Barry. He said Barry tried to commit suicide" Cisco's voice was heavy "What happened Oliver?"

Oliver moved aside "Come in. I will explain everything"

The trio walked in hall and Oliver explained what happened few hours back. Cisco and Caitlin were glad the misunderstanding was cleared. They decided to meet their friend and went to Barry's room

The moment they entered, all froze on their spot. Barry was on the bed laid in a curled position. His right hand was tightly clutching his stomach. Even with his eyes were closed they could see tears were freely flowing from them. He looked like he was in lot of pain. What shocked them the most was...

Barry was vibrating

Sorry for cliffy. Any guesses what's happening to Barry? Please leave a review :-)))